Inhibitor Switch: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru Legacy, and 2004 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Set up the vehicle on a lift.
Move the select lever to "N" range.
Remove the air cleaner case or air intake chamber. (Non-TURBO model)
Except 2.5 L U5 model

Refer to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case.

2.5 L U5 model

Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber.

3.0 L model

Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber.
Remove the intercooler. (TURBO model)
Refer to REMOVAL , Intercooler.
Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Inhibitor Switch Connector
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Remove the inhibitor switch connector from stay.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the front and center exhaust pipes.
Except 2.5 L U5 model

Refer to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.

2.5 L U5 model

Refer to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.

3.0 L model

Refer to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.

TURBO model

Refer to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe.
Remove the snap pin and washer from range select lever.

Fig 2: Removing Snap Pin & Washer From Range Select Lever
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Remove the plate assembly from transmission case.

Fig 3: Removing Plate Assembly From Transmission Case
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Remove the bolts.

Fig 4: Removing Bolts
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Move the range select lever to parking position (left side).

Fig 5: Identifying Range Select Lever Position
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Remove the inhibitor switch from transmission.

Fig 6: Removing Inhibitor Switch From Transmission
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Disconnect the inhibitor switch harness connector from inhibitor switch.