2010 Subaru Forester X, AutomaticFACTORY 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)
  6. Refer to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe. Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. Refer to REMOVAL , Muffler.

  7. Remove the center and rear exhaust pipes and the muffler. (Turbo model)
  8. Refer to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. Refer to REMOVAL , Muffler.

  9. Remove the heat shield cover.
  10. Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
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  11. Remove the snap pin and washer from the shifter arm.
  12. Fig 2: Identifying Snap Pin, Washer And Shifter Arm
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  13. Remove the plate assembly from the transmission case.
  14. Fig 3: Identifying Plate Assembly And Select Cable
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  15. Disconnect the cable from arm assembly.
  16. Fig 4: Identifying Adjusting Nut And Arm Assembly
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  17. Raise the claw of clamp to remove the cable from bracket.
  18. Fig 5: Identifying Claw
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  19. Remove the select cable from plate assembly.
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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.

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