2005 Subaru Outback XT, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Select Lever: Installation

  1. Set the select lever to vehicle body.
  2. Tighten the four bolts to install the select lever to vehicle body, and then connect the connector.
    1. Temporarily tighten the bolt A.
    2. Tighten the bolt B.
    3. Tighten the bolt A.
    4. Tighten the bolts C and D.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Tightening Bolts
    G03831035Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the harness clips to the bracket.
    Fig 2: Installing Harness Clips To The Bracket
    G03831036Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the center console. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Console. >
  5. Install the console box. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Console Box. >
  6. Shift the select lever to "N" range.
  7. Lift-up the vehicle.
  8. Shift the range select lever to "N" range.
  9. Fix the cable to bracket. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Select Cable. >
  10. Adjust the select cable position. < Ref. to , ADJUSTMENT , Select Cable. >
  11. After the completion of adjustment, confirm that the select lever operates properly at all range positions.
  12. Install the heat shield cover.
  13. Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
  14. Inspect the following items. When the malfunctions are found in the inspection, adjust the select cable and inhibitor switch.
NOTE: Inhibitor switch for 5AT model is not adjustable. < Ref. to , ADJUSTMENT , Select Cable.> < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Inhibitor Switch. >
  1. Engine starts when the select lever is in "P" and "N" range, but not in other range.
  2. Back-up light illuminates when the select lever is in the "R" range, but not in other range.
  3. Select lever and indicator positions are matched.
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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.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.