2013 Subaru Forester X, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Select Cable: Installation

  1. Install the select cable to plate assembly.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Plate Assembly Select Cable With Torque Specifications
    G05019691Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the select cable to the shifter arm.
  3. Install the plate assembly to transmission.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 2: Select Cable And Plate Assembly With Torque Specifications
    G08571463Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the washer and snap pin to the shifter arm.
    Fig 3: Identifying Shifter Arm, Snap Pin, Select Cable, Plate Assembly And Washer
    G08571464Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install new clamp paying attention to the installing direction.
    Fig 4: Installing Clamp
    G08571465Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Insert the tip of inner cable into connector hole of select lever, and fix the cable to bracket.
    Fig 5: Inserting Tip Of Inner Cable Into Connector Hole Of Select Lever
    G05661218Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Shift the select lever to the "N" range, and then adjust the select cable position. < Refer to ADJUSTMENT , Select Cable. >
  8. Install the heat shield cover. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Heat Shield Cover. >
  9. Install the front exhaust pipe. (non-turbo model) < Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
  10. Install the center exhaust pipe (rear). (turbo model) < Refer to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Connect the battery ground terminal.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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