Select Lever: Disassembly

2004 Subaru Baja Base, StandardSECTION Disassembly
  1. EXCEPT SPORT SHIFT MODEL 
    1. Remove four washers and then detach rubber boot.
    2. Remove bolts and then remove cable bracket and plate.
      Fig 1: Removing Bolts & Cable Bracket & Plate
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    3. Remove select lever grip.
    4. Detach indicator cover and pattern plate.
      Fig 2: Detaching Indicator Cover & Pattern Plate
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    5. Disconnect solenoid assembly connector.
    6. While pressing shift lock cancel button, remove shift lock solenoid assembly.
      Fig 3: Disconnecting Solenoid Assembly Connector
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    7. Remove indicator light.
      Fig 4: Removing Indicator Light
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    8. Remove indicator bulb.
    9. Remove indicator light cover.
      Fig 5: Removing Indicator Light Cover
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    10. Remove cushion.
      Fig 6: Removing Cushion
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    11. Tilt lever forward and pull down to separate it from frame.
      Fig 7: Applying Tilt Lever Forward & Pulling Down To Separate It From Frame
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    12. Remove clip, and "P" position switch with harness.
      Fig 8: Removing Clip & "P" Position Switch With Harness
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    13. Remove detent spring
      Fig 9: Removing Detent Spring
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    14. Remove spring.
      CAUTION: Wear goggles. Do not allow spring to fly out during removal. 
    15. Remove bolt and then disconnect lever upper and lever lower.
      Fig 10: Disconnecting Lever Upper & Lever Lower
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  2. SPORT SHIFT MODEL 
    1. Remove the packing.
    2. Remove the grip.
      Fig 11: Removing Grip
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    3. Remove the indicator light, and then remove the indicator cover.
      NOTE: Be careful not to break the indicator light during removal.
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  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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