2016 Subaru Outback 2.5iFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Select Cable: Adjustment

  1. Shift the select lever to "N" range.
  2. Lift up the vehicle.
  3. Remove the center exhaust pipe. (2.5 L model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  4. Remove the front exhaust pipe and rear exhaust pipe. (3.6 L model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. >
  5. Remove the center exhaust cover.
    Fig 1: Identifying Center Exhaust Cover
    G10274676Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Loosen the nuts on both sides.
    Fig 2: Identifying Select Cable Nuts
    G10312712Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Turn the nut B until it lightly touches the connector.
    Fig 3: Identifying Select Lever, Connector And Nut
    G10312713Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Set a spanner wrench to the nut B so that it does not rotate, and then tighten the nut A.

    Tightening torque:Β 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)Β 

    Fig 4: Tightening Select Cable Nut
    G10312714Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. After the completion of adjustment, confirm that the select lever operates normally at all ranges.
  10. Install the center exhaust cover.

    Tightening torque:Β 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)Β 

  11. Install the center exhaust pipe. (2.5 L model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  12. Install the front exhaust pipe and rear exhaust pipe. (3.6 L model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. >
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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