Select Cable: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Subaru Ascent. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Release the shift lock using a screwdriver, etc. to shift the select lever to the "N" range.

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Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE (REAR) .
Remove the snap pin and washer from the shifter arm and remove the select cable from the shifter arm.
CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).

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Remove the cable plate assembly from the transmission case.

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Disconnect the select cable from the arm assembly.
CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).

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Raise the claw of clamp to remove the select cable from bracket.

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Remove the select cable from the cable plate assembly.