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Inhibitor Switch: Removal

  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Set the select lever to "N" range.
  3. Remove the air intake chamber.

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber. >

  4. Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector.
    Fig 1: Identifying Inhibitor Switch Connector
    G05021825Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the inhibitor switch connector from the stay.
  6. Lift-up the vehicle.
  7. Remove the front and center exhaust pipes. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
  8. Remove the snap pin and washer from the range select lever.
    Fig 2: Identifying Snap Pin And Washer
    G05021826Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the plate assembly from the transmission case.
    Fig 3: Identifying Plate Assembly
    G05021827Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the three inhibitor switch securing bolts.
    Fig 4: Identifying Inhibitor Switch Securing Bolts
    G05021828Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Move the range select lever to the parking position (left side).
    Fig 5: Identifying Range Select Lever
    G05021829Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the inhibitor switch from the transmission.
    Fig 6: Identifying Inhibitor Switch
    G05021830Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Disconnect the inhibitor switch harness connector from the inhibitor switch.
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