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Inhibitor Switch: Removal

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  1. Move select lever to neutral position.
  2. Remove air intake chamber and duct.
  3. Disconnect inhibitor switch connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Inhibitor Switch Connector
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  4. Remove Exhaust Pipe 
    • Forester and Impreza:  Remove front exhaust pipe.
    • Legacy and Outback:  Remove center exhaust pipe.
  5. Remove snap pin from range select lever.
    Fig 2: Removing Snap Pin From Range Select Lever
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  6. Remove plate assembly from transmission case.
    Fig 3: Removing Plate Assembly From Transmission Case
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  7. Remove bolts.
    Fig 4: Removing Bolts
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  8. Move range select lever to parking position (left side).
    Fig 5: Moving Range Select Lever To Parking Position (Left Side)
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  9. Removing inhibitor switch from transmission.
    Fig 6: Removing Inhibitor Switch From Transmission
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