2013 Subaru Forester X, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Select Cable: Removal

  1. Shift the select lever to "N" range.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  3. Lift up the vehicle.
  4. Remove the front exhaust pipe. (non-turbo model) < Refer to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
  5. Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). (turbo model) < Refer to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  6. Remove the heat shield cover.
    Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
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  7. Remove the snap pin and washer from the shifter arm.
    Fig 2: Identifying Shifter Arm, Snap Pin, Select Cable, Plate Assembly And Washer
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  8. Remove the plate assembly from the transmission case.
    Fig 3: Identifying Select Cable And Plate Assembly
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  9. Disconnect the cable from arm COMPL.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Cable From Arm COMPL
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  10. Raise the claw of clamp to remove the cable from bracket.
    Fig 5: Identifying Cable Claw
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  11. Remove the select cable from plate assembly.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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