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Inhibitor Switch: Installation

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  1. Temporarily install the inhibitor switch.
    Fig 1: Removing Inhibitor Switch Securing Bolts
    G07913384Courtesy 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: Installing Shifter Arm And Spring Pin
    G10406877Courtesy 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 ST Of Shifter Arm And Hole Of Switch Body
    G06654428Courtesy 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.
    Fig 4: Installing Washer And Snap Pin
    G11577674Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
  11. Check the inhibitor switch. <Ref. to INSPECTION , Inhibitor Switch.>