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Inhibitor Switch: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents.>
    NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  2. While pressing the shift lock release button, shift the select lever to the "N" range.
  3. Lift up the vehicle.
  4. Remove the center exhaust pipe. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe.>
  5. Remove the snap pin and washer.
    Fig 1: Shifter Arm, Snap Pin, Select Cable And Washer
    G11572683Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the spring pin and shifter arm.
    Fig 2: Spring Pin And Shifter Arm
    G11572684Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the inhibitor harness connector.
  8. Remove the inhibitor switch.
Fig 3: Inhibitor Switch And Inhibitor Harness Connector
G10218584Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.