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Inhibitor Switch: Adjustment

  1. Shift the select lever to the N range.
  2. Loosen the three inhibitor switch securing bolts.
  3. Insert ST as vertical as possible into the holes in the inhibitor switch lever and switch body.

    ST 499267300:  STOPPER PIN

    Fig 1: Inserting ST Into Holes In Inhibitor Switch Lever And Switch Body
    G02862491Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Tighten the three inhibitor switch bolts.

    Tightening torque:  3.4 N.m (0.35 kgf-m, 2.5 ft-lb)

  5. Repeat the above checks. If the inhibitor switch is determined to be faulty, replace it.