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Inhibitor Switch: Installation

  1. Install the inhibitor switch to the transmission case temporarily.
    Fig 1: Identifying Inhibitor Switch Bolts
    G08317792Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Connect the inhibitor harness connector to the inhibitor switch.
  3. Install the shifter arm and fix with the spring pin.
    NOTE: Use new spring pin.
    Fig 2: Identifying Spring Pin And Shifter Arm
    G09481446Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Shift the shifter arm to "N" range.
  5. Install the ST vertically in the cutout of shifter arm and the hole of switch body.

    ST 499267300 STOPPER PIN

    Fig 3: Installing Stopper Pin In Cutout Of Shifter Arm
    G08317789Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Tighten the two bolts holding the inhibitor switch.

    Tightening torque: 

    5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb) 

  7. Install the select cable to the shifter arm.
  8. Install the washer and snap pin to the shifter arm.
    Fig 4: Identifying Shifter Arm, Snap Pin And Washer
    G09481448Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the center exhaust pipe. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Connect the battery ground terminal.
  12. Check the inhibitor switch. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Inhibitor Switch. >