2015 Subaru Forester 2.0XT PremiumFACTORY 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 center exhaust pipe. (Non-turbo model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  5. Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). (Turbo model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  6. Remove the center exhaust cover.
    Fig 1: Identifying Center Exhaust Cover
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  7. Remove the snap pin and washer from the shifter arm.
    Fig 2: Identifying Shifter Arm, Select Cable, Washer And Snap Pin
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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: Identifying Arm COMPL And Adjusting Nut
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  10. Raise the claw of clamp to remove the cable from bracket.
    Fig 5: Identifying Cable Clamp Claw
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  11. Remove the select cable from plate assembly.
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