AT Shift Lock Solenoid and "P" Range Switch: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the grip.
Remove the parking brake lever boot.
Remove the console box. < Refer to REMOVAL , Console Box. >
Remove the console side panel and console front panel. < Refer to CONSOLE FRONT PANEL , REMOVAL, Center Console. >
Remove the indicator assembly.

Fig 1: Locating Indicator Assembly
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While pressing the shift lock release button, shift the select lever to the "N" range.
Remove the spacer bolt and remove the plate guide COMPL.

Fig 2: Identifying Spacer Bolt And Plate Guide COMPL
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Using a flat tip screwdriver with a thin tip, remove the connector from the plate COMPL.

Fig 3: Identifying Plate COMPL Connector
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With detent spring lifted up, push the select lever backward and remove the solenoid unit.

Fig 4: Pushing Select Lever Backward And Removing Solenoid
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Raise the claw of connector.

Fig 5: Raising Connector Claw
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Using a flat tip screwdriver with a thin tip, disconnect the terminals of "P" range switch and solenoid unit from the connector.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Terminals Of P Range Switch And Solenoid Unit From Connector Using Screwdriver
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