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Inhibitor Switch: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Set up the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Move the select lever to "N" range.
  3. Remove the air cleaner case or air intake chamber. (Non-TURBO model)

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , AIR CLEANER CASE. >

  4. Remove the intercooler. (TURBO model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , INTERCOOLER. >
  5. Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector.
    Fig 1: Identifying Inhibitor Switch Connector
    G04990317Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the inhibitor switch connector from stay.
  7. Lift-up the vehicle.
  8. Remove the front and center exhaust pipes. NON-TURBO model

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , FRONT EXHAUST PIPE. >

    TURBO model

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , CENTER EXHAUST PIPE. >

  9. Remove the snap pin and washer from range select lever.
    Fig 2: Identifying Snap Pin And Washer From Range Select Lever
    G04990318Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the plate assembly from transmission case.
    Fig 3: Identifying Plate Assembly From Transmission Case
    G04990319Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 4: Identifying Inhibitor Switch
    G04990320Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Move the range select lever to parking position (left side).
    Fig 5: Identifying Range Select Lever
    G04990321Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the inhibitor switch from transmission.
    Fig 6: Identifying Inhibitor Switch
    G04990322Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Disconnect the inhibitor switch harness connector from inhibitor switch.
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