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Select Lever: Installation

  1. Set the select lever assembly to the vehicle body.
  2. Tighten the four mounting bolts to attach the select lever assembly to the vehicle body.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

    Fig 1: Locating Select Lever Assembly Mounting Bolts
    G09481162Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the harness connector.
    Fig 2: Identifying Select Lever Harness Connector
    G08550574Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the harness clip to the select lever assembly.
  5. Shift the select lever to "N" range.
  6. Install the blind A to the housing. (Model with gate shifter)
    NOTE: The blind A should be installed so that it is securely caught inside the tab of the housing.
    Fig 3: Identifying Blind A Housing Tabs
    G08317540Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the blind B behind the blind A. (Model with gate shifter)
    Fig 4: Identifying Shift Lever Assembly Blinds A And B
    G11265199Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the housing. (Model with gate shifter)
    Fig 5: Identifying Shift Lever Assembly Housing (Model With Gate Shifter)
    G09481157Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the indicator assembly, then connect the connector. (Model with boot shifter)
    Fig 6: Identifying Indicator Assembly (Model With Boot Shifter)
    G10267808Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Insert the select lever through the blind hole sufficiently.
    Fig 7: Locating Shift Lever Assembly Blind Hole
    G10267812Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the panel center LWR LH and RH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>INSTALLATION .
  11. Install the indicator cover, then connect the connector. (Model with gate shifter)
    Fig 8: Identifying Shift Lever Assembly Indicator Cover And Connector (Model With Gate Shifter)
    G09481156Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the console box assembly. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>INSTALLATION .
  13. Install the cover - shift lever. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>INSTALLATION .
  14. Install the ornament panel - consoles LH and RH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>INSTALLATION .
  15. Accessing from the button side of the grip, attach the clamp grip pin.
    Fig 9: Locating Clamp Grip Pin
    G08317545Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Install the cover grip AT securely. (Model with gate shifter)
    NOTE: After installation, check that the cover grip AT cannot be detached.
    Fig 10: Installing Cover Grip AT (Model With Gate Shifter)
    G08317546Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Insert the grip assembly to the select lever and press it down until a click is heard.
    • Model with boot shifter
      NOTE: While pressing the clamp grip pin with a finger in order to prevent it from popping out, insert the grip assembly.
      Fig 11: Installing Grip Assembly Into Selector Lever (Model With Boot Shifter)
      G10406049Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • Model with gate shifter
      Fig 12: Installing Grip Assembly Into Selector Lever (Model With Gate Shifter)
      G09481171Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Securely install the boot assembly. (Model with boot shifter)
    NOTE: After installation, check that the boot assembly does not come off.
    Fig 13: Installing Boot Assembly (Model With Boot Shifter)
    G10406051Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. After installation of grip, check the following points.
    • The grip will not come off.
    • The button on the grip operates normally.
  20. Shift the select lever to "N" range.
  21. Lift up the vehicle.
  22. Secure the cable to the bracket. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>Select Cable>INSTALLATION .
  23. Adjust the select cable position. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>Select Cable>ADJUSTMENT .
  24. After adjustment, confirm that the select lever operates properly at all range positions using the shift lock release button.
    NOTE: According to the select lever operation, confirm that the indicator positions are shown correctly.
  25. Install the center exhaust cover.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

    Fig 14: Identifying Select Lever Center Exhaust Cover
    G11270138Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Install the center exhaust pipe. (Non-turbo model) Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DO)>Center Exhaust Pipe>INSTALLATION .
  27. Install the center exhaust pipe (rear). (Turbo model) Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DOTC)>Center Exhaust Pipe>INSTALLATION .
  28. Lower the vehicle.
  29. Connect the battery ground terminal.
  30. Inspect the following items. If a malfunction is found in the inspection, adjust the select cable or inhibitor switch.
    1. The shift lock operates normally. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>AT Shift Lock Control System>INSPECTION>SHIFT LOCK OPERATION .
    2. Engine starts when the select lever is in "P" or "N" range, but not in other ranges.
    3. Back-up light illuminates when the select lever is in the "R" range, but not in other ranges.
    4. Select lever and indicator positions are matched.
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