2002 Subaru Forester BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Select Cable: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Set the select lever to "N" range.
  3. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
  4. Lift-up the vehicle.
  5. Remove the front, center, rear exhaust pipe and muffler. (SOHC model)  :

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe >,

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe >,

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe > and

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler >

  6. Remove the center and rear exhaust pipes and muffler. (DOHC turbo model)  :

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe >,

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe > and

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler >

  7. Remove the heat shield cover. (If equipped)
    Fig 1: Removing Heat Shield Cover (If Equipped)
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  8. Remove the snap pin and washer from range select lever.
    Fig 2: Removing Snap Pin & Washer From Range Select Lever
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  9. Remove the plate assembly from transmission case.
    Fig 3: Removing Plate Assembly From Transmission Case
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  10. Disconnect the cable from select lever, and then remove the cable bracket.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Cable From Select Lever & Remove Cable Bracket
    G00957385Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the select cable from plate assembly.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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