2008 Subaru Outback Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Select Lever: Disassembly

  1. Shift the select lever to "N" range.
  2. Remove the indicator light.
    Fig 1: Identifying Indicator Light
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  3. Remove the grip.
  4. Remove the indicator assembly.
    Fig 2: View Of Indicator Assembly
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  5. Remove the blind.
    Fig 3: Identifying Blind
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  6. Shift the select lever to the N range, and then remove the detent spring.
    Fig 4: View Of Detent Spring
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  7. Remove the bolt, and separate the guide plate upper from plate lower.
    Fig 5: Identifying Guide Plate Upper And Plate Lower
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  8. Remove the connector from the 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: Identifying Shift Lock Solenoid Assembly
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  10. Remove the switch assembly.
    Fig 8: Identifying Switch Assembly
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  11. Remove the check plate.
    Fig 9: Identifying Check Plate
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  12. Raise the claw of connector.
    Fig 10: Raising Claw Of Connector
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  13. Disconnect the terminals of the SPORT mode switch and shift lock solenoid assembly from the connector, using a flat-tip screwdriver with a thin tip.
    Fig 11: Identifying "P" Range Switch
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  14. Remove the cable bracket.
    Fig 12: Locating Cable Bracket Bolts
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  15. Remove the cover.
    Fig 13: Identifying Cover
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  16. Remove the select lever assembly.
    Fig 14: Locating Select Lever Assembly Bolt
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  17. Remove the clamp, and remove the arm assembly and bushing plate.
    Fig 15: Identifying Arm Assembly And Bushing Plate
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