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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2002LEGACY GT WAGON AWD F4-2.5L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMNEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCHADJUSTMENTS
2002 Subaru Legacy GT Wagon AWD F4-2.5L SOHC
Neutral Safety Switch: Adjustments
2002 Subaru Legacy GT Wagon AWD F4-2.5L SOHCSECTION Adjustments
Inhibitor Switch
ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen the three inhibitor switch securing bolts.
2. Shift the select lever to the N range.
3. Insert ST as vertical as possible into the holes in the inhibitor switch lever and switch body.
ST 499267300 STOPPER PIN
4. Tighten the three inhibitor switch bolts.
Tightening torque: 3.5 Nm (0.36 kgf-cm, 2.6 ft. lbs.)
5. Repeat the above checks. If the inhibitor switch is determined to be "faulty", replace it.
ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen the three inhibitor switch securing bolts.
2. Shift the select lever to the N range.
3. Insert ST as vertical as possible into the holes in the inhibitor switch lever and switch body.
ST 499267300 STOPPER PIN
4. Tighten the three inhibitor switch bolts.
Tightening torque: 3.5 Nm (0.36 kgf-cm, 2.6 ft. lbs.)
5. Repeat the above checks. If the inhibitor switch is determined to be "faulty", replace it.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • 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.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.