2013 Subaru Outback Base, Automatic CVT TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Select Lever: Removal

  1. Shift the select lever to "N" range.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  3. Lift up the vehicle.
  4. Remove the rear exhaust pipe.
  5. Remove the heat shield cover.
    Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield Cover
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  6. Remove the cable from arm assembly.
    Fig 2: Identifying Arm Assembly And Adjusting Nut
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  7. Raise the claw of clamp and remove the cable.
    Fig 3: Identifying Lever Clamp Claw
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  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Lower the cover grip AT vertically toward the lever.
    Fig 4: Lowering Cover Grip AT Vertically Towards Lever
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  10. Remove the clamp grip pin.
    Fig 5: Removing Clamp Grip Pin
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  11. Remove the grip assembly.
    Fig 6: Removing Grip Assembly
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  12. Turn over the rubber and remove the console front cover assembly.
    Fig 7: Removing Console Front Cover Assembly
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  • • 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.
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