Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2013 Subaru Forester XT PremiumFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Select Lever: Installation
- Set the select lever to vehicle body.
- Tighten the four bolts to install the select lever to vehicle body, and then connect the connector.
- Temporarily tighten the bolt A.
- Tighten the bolt B.
- Tighten the bolt A.
- Tighten the bolts C and D.
Tightening torque:
18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
- Install the harness clips to the bracket.
- Shift the select lever to "N" range.
- Install the blind.CAUTION: The blind should be installed so that it is securely caught by tabs of the plate guide COMPL.
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When to See a Mechanic
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.