2005 Subaru Outback XT, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Select Lever: Disassembly

  1. Shift the select lever to "N" range.
  2. Remove the indicator light.
    Fig 1: Removing Indicator Light
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  3. Remove the grip.
  4. Remove the indicator assembly.
    Fig 2: Removing Indicator Assembly
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  5. Remove the blind.
    Fig 3: Removing Blind
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  6. Shift the select lever to "N" range, and then remove the detent spring.
    Fig 4: Removing Detent Spring
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  7. Remove the bolt, and separate the guide plate upper from plate lower.
    Fig 5: Removing Bolt, And Separate Guide Plate Upper From Plate Lower
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  8. Remove the connector from guide plate upper.
    Fig 6: Removing Connector From Guide Plate Upper
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  9. Remove the sheet, and remove the shift lock solenoid assembly.
    Fig 7: Removing Shift Lock Solenoid Assembly
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  10. Remove the switch assembly.
    Fig 8: Removing Switch Assembly
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  11. Remove the check plate.
    Fig 9: Removing Check Plate
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  12. Raise the claw of connector.
    Fig 10: Locating Claw Connector
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  13. Disconnect the terminals of SPORT mode switch and shift lock solenoid assembly from connector, using a flat-tip screwdriver with thin tip.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Terminals Using Flat-Tip Screwdriver
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  14. Remove the cable bracket.
    Fig 12: Removing Cable Bracket
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  15. Remove the cover.
    Fig 13: Removing Cover
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  16. Remove the select lever assembly.
    Fig 14: Removing Select Lever Assembly
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  17. Remove the clamp, and remove the arm assembly and bushing plate.
    Fig 15: Removing Arm Assembly And Bushing Plate
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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