2009 Subaru Outback LimitedFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Select Cable: Removal

  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Shift the select lever to "N" range.
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
  4. Lift up the vehicle.
  5. Remove the front, center and rear exhaust pipes and the muffler. (Non-turbo model)
    • SOHC model

      Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe. Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler.

    • DOHC 3.0 L model

      Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe. Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler.

  6. Remove the center and rear exhaust pipes and the muffler. (Turbo model)

    Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler.

  7. Remove the heat shield cover.
    Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
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  8. Remove the snap pin and washer from the shifter arm. (4AT model)
    Fig 2: Identifying Shifter Arm, Snap Pin And Washer
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  9. Remove the snap pin and washer from the range select lever. (5AT model)
    Fig 3: Identifying Range Select Lever, Snap Pin And Washer
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  10. Remove the plate assembly from the transmission case.
    • 4AT
      Fig 4: Identifying Select Cable And Plate Assy (4AT)
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    • 5AT
      Fig 5: Identifying Select Cable And Plate Assy (5AT)
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  11. Disconnect the cable from the arm assembly.
    Fig 6: Identifying Adjusting Nut And Arm Assy
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  12. Raise the claw of clamp to remove the cable from bracket.
    Fig 7: Identifying Claw Of Clamp
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  13. Remove the select cable from plate assembly.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.