Select Lever: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Subaru Outback and 2002 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Move the select lever to the "N" position.
Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler. 2.5 L model
Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe and REMOVAL , Muffler 3.0 L model

Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe and REMOVAL , Mufflers.
Remove heat shield cover.

Fig 1: Removing Heat Shield Cover
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Disconnect cable from select lever and then remove cable bracket.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Cable From Select Lever & Removing Cable Bracket
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Remove console box. Refer to REMOVAL , Console Box.
Disconnect the connectors, then remove the four bolts to take out the selector lever assembly from the body.

Fig 3: Removing Selector Lever Assembly From Body

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