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Reverse Check Cable: Installation

  1. Insert the reverse check cable into the inner boot hole from underside of the vehicle.
  2. Insert the reverse check cable into the gear shift lever assembly, and secure it with the band clip.
    NOTE:
    • Cut the excess band clip.
    • Make sure that the reverse check cable is inserted into the gearshift lever with no gaps.
      Fig 1: Identifying Reverse Check Cable Secured With Band Clip
      G05002402Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Use the spring pin to secure the end of the slider and reverse check cable.
    NOTE: Apply grease to the moving part of slider.
    Fig 2: Identifying Slider And Spring Pin
    G06345776Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. With the cable pulled (the slider is lowered), adjust the distance between the edge of cable plate and the reverse check cable to 84 mm (3.31 in), and tighten the lock nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Identifying Distance Specification Between Edge Of Cable Plate And Reverse Check Cable
    G05002387Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Move the transmission to the right side, and install the stay.

    Tightening torque: 

    T: 32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.6 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Identifying Stay And Stay Bolt
    G06345778Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the reverse check cable, washer and snap pin to the reverse check lever.
    NOTE: Make sure to point the snap pin in an appropriate direction.
    Fig 5: Identifying Reverse Check Cable, Washer And Snap Pin
    G06345779Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Secure the reverse check cable to the stay clip.
    NOTE: Install the reverse check cable on top of the stay.
    Fig 6: Identifying Reverse Check Cable And Stay Clip
    G06345780Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the heat shield cover.
    Fig 7: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
    G05661238Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe, and ref. to INSTALLATION , Muffler.
  10. Install the boot and insulator assembly, and secure with a clamp.
    Fig 8: Identifying Boot And Insulator Assembly
    G06345718Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install the console box. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Console Box.