Inhibitor Switch: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Outback, 2003 Subaru Legacy, and 2003 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Move the select lever to "N" range.
Remove the air cleaner case. (2.5 L model)
< Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case.>
Remove air intake chamber. (3.0 L model)
< Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber.>
Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Inhibitor Switch Connector
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Remove the inhibitor switch connector from stay.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the front and center exhaust pipes.
2.5 L model
1. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.>
3.0 L model
1. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.>
Remove the snap pin and washer from range select lever.

Fig 2: Removing Snap Pin
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Remove the plate assembly from transmission case.

Fig 3: Removing Plate Assembly From Transmission Case
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Remove the bolts.

Fig 4: Removing Bolts
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Move the range select lever to parking position (left side).

Fig 5: Moving Range Select Lever To Parking Position (Left Side)
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Remove the inhibitor switch from transmission.

Fig 6: Removing Inhibitor Switch From Transmission
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Disconnect the inhibitor switch harness connector from inhibitor switch.