2016 Subaru Crosstrek BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Select Cable: Removal

  1. Shift the select lever to "N" range.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
    NOTE: For the 12 volt engine restart battery of HEV model, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.
  3. Lift up the vehicle.
  4. Remove the center exhaust pipe. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  5. Remove the center exhaust cover.
    Fig 1: Identifying Center Exhaust Cover
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  6. Remove the snap pin and washer from the shifter arm.
    Fig 2: Identifying Snap Pin, Washer And Shifter Arm
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  7. Remove the plate assembly from the transmission case.
    Fig 3: Identifying Select Cable And Plate Assembly
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  8. Disconnect the cable from arm COMPL.
    Fig 4: Identifying Adjusting Nut And Arm COMPL
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  9. Raise the claw of clamp to remove the cable from bracket.
    Fig 5: Identifying Cable Claw And Bracket
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  10. Remove the select cable from plate 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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