Select Cable: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Shift the select lever to "N" range.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the center exhaust pipe. (Non-turbo model) Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DO)>Center Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL .
Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). (Turbo model) Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DOTC)>Center Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL .
Remove the center exhaust cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Select Lever Center Exhaust Cover
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Remove the snap pin and washer from the shifter arm.

Fig 2: Identifying Shifter Arm, Snap Pin, Select Cable And Washer
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Remove the plate assembly from the transmission case.

Fig 3: Identifying Select Cable And Plate Assembly
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Disconnect the cable from arm COMPL.

Fig 4: Adjusting Nut And Arm COMPL
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Raise the claw of clamp to remove the cable from bracket.

Fig 5: Identifying Select Cable Clamp Claws
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Remove the select cable from plate assembly.