2010 Subaru Forester XT PremiumFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Select Cable: Installation

  1. Install the select cable to plate assembly.

    2. Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Select Cable And Plate Assembly
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  2. Install the select cable to the shifter arm.
  3. Install the plate assembly to transmission.

    4. Tightening torque: 

    T: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Plate Assembly And Select Cable
    G05955814Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the washer and snap pin to the shifter arm.
    5. Fig 3: Identifying Washer And Snap Pin To Shifter Arm
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  5. Install new clamp paying attention to the installing direction.
    6. Fig 4: Identifying Clamp Installation Position
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  6. Insert the tip of inner cable into connector hole of select lever, and fix the cable to bracket.
    7. Fig 5: Fixing Cable To Bracket
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  7. Shift the select lever to the "N" range, and adjust the select cable position. Refer to ADJUSTMENT , Select Cable.
  8. Install the heat shield cover.
    9. Fig 6: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
    G05661183Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the front, center and rear exhaust pipes, and the muffler. (Non-turbo model)

    10. Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. Refer to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. Refer to INSTALLATION , Muffler.

  10. Install the center, rear exhaust pipes and the muffler. (Turbo model)

Refer to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. Refer to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. Refer to INSTALLATION , Muffler.

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

  • • 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.