Select Lever: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Subaru Outback and 2005 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Shift the select lever to "N" range.
Remove the indicator light.

Fig 1: Removing Indicator Light
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Remove the grip.
Remove the indicator assembly.

Fig 2: Removing Indicator Assembly
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Remove the blind.

Fig 3: Removing Blind
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Shift the select lever to "N" range, and then remove the detent spring.

Fig 4: Removing Detent Spring
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Remove the bolt, and separate the guide plate upper from plate lower.

Fig 5: Removing Bolt, And Separate Guide Plate Upper From Plate Lower
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Remove the connector from guide plate upper.

Fig 6: Removing Connector From Guide Plate Upper
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Remove the sheet, and remove the shift lock solenoid assembly.

Fig 7: Removing Shift Lock Solenoid Assembly
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Remove the switch assembly.

Fig 8: Removing Switch Assembly
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Remove the check plate.

Fig 9: Removing Check Plate
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Raise the claw of connector.

Fig 10: Locating Claw Connector
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Disconnect the terminals of SPORT mode switch and shift lock solenoid assembly from connector, using a flat-tip screwdriver with thin tip.

Fig 11: Disconnecting Terminals Using Flat-Tip Screwdriver
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Remove the cable bracket.

Fig 12: Removing Cable Bracket
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Remove the cover.

Fig 13: Removing Cover
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Remove the select lever assembly.

Fig 14: Removing Select Lever Assembly
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Remove the clamp, and remove the arm assembly and bushing plate.

Fig 15: Removing Arm Assembly And Bushing Plate
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