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 TribecaFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Select Lever: Removal
- Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
- Shift the select lever to "N" range.
- Lift up the vehicle.
- Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
- Remove the heat shield cover.
- Remove the cable from arm assembly.
- Raise the claw of clamp and remove the cable.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the console box. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Console Box. >
- Remove the center console. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Console. >
- Remove all harnesses from the select lever.
- Disconnect the connectors, and then remove the four bolts to take out the select lever assembly from vehicle body.
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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.
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