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Inhibitor Switch: Removal

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  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Move the range select lever to neutral position.
  3. Remove the air cleaner case (Non-turbo model). See REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case.
  4. Remove the intercooler (Turbo model). See REMOVAL , Intercooler.
  5. Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Inhibitor Switch Connector
    G01998819Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the inhibitor switch connector from stay.
  7. Lift up the vehicle.
  8. Remove the front exhaust pipe together with the center exhaust pipe (Non-turbo model). See REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.
  9. Remove the center exhaust pipe (Turbo model). See REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe.
  10. Remove the snap pin and washer from range select lever.
    Fig 2: Removing Snap Pin & Washer From Range Select Lever
    G01998820Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the plate assembly from transmission case.
    Fig 3: Removing Plate Assembly From Transmission Case
    G01998821Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 4: Removing Bolts
    G01998822Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Move the range select lever to parking position (left side).
    Fig 5: Moving Range Select Lever To Parking Position
    G01998823Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the inhibitor switch from transmission.
    Fig 6: Removing Inhibitor Switch From Transmission
    G01998824Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Disconnect the inhibitor switch harness connector from inhibitor switch.
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