2007 Subaru Outback i, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Reverse Check Cable: Removal

  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Remove the gear shift knob.
  3. Remove the console box front. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Console Box .>
  4. Remove the front cover assembly.
  5. Remove the spring pin from the slider.
    Fig 1: Identifying Spring Pin And Slider
    G05341930Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the slider and spring.
    Fig 2: Identifying Slider And Spring
    G05341931Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Cut the band clip, and separate the reverse check cable from the gear shift lever.
  8. Lift the vehicle.
  9. Remove the under cover.
  10. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe .> <Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler .>
  11. Remove the crossmember. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Transmission Mounting System .>
  12. Remove the snap pin and washer, and separate the reverse check cable from the reverse check lever.
    Fig 3: Identifying Snap Pin, Washer And Reverse Check Cable
    G05341932Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Move the transmission to the right side, and remove the stay bolts and reverse check cable.
    NOTE: If the transmission is not moved aside, the stay bolts may contact the body and cause damage.
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