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Inhibitor Switch: Installation

  1. Install the inhibitor switch to the transmission case temporarily.
    G11255610Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Connect the inhibitor harness connector.
  3. Install the shifter arm and fix with the spring pin.
    NOTE: Use new spring pin.
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  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.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: STOPPER PIN (499267300)

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  6. Tighten the two bolts holding the inhibitor switch.

    Tightening torque: 

    5 N.m (0.5kgf-m, 3.7ft-lb) 

  7. Install the select cable to the shifter arm.
  8. Install the select cable, washer and snap pin.
    CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).
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  9. Install the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>Front Exhaust Pipe>INSTALLATION .
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  12. Check the inhibitor switch. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Inhibitor Switch>INSPECTION .
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