2016 Subaru Outback 2.5iFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Select Cable: Installation

  1. Position the select cable as shown in the figure, and install it to the plate assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • If the cable is installed in the wrong direction, loosen the bracket bolts, and then reinstall the cable in the correct direction.
    • Do not adjust the cable end direction by turning it forcibly to prevent the boot from being twisted.

    Tightening torque: 

    T: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Positioning Select Cable
    G10312706Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the select cable to the shifter arm.
  3. Install the plate assembly.

    Tightening torque: 

    T: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Plate Assembly And Select Cable
    G10312707Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the washer and snap pin to the shifter arm.
    Fig 3: Identifying Washer, Snap Pin, Shifter Arm And Plate Assembly
    G10312708Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install new clamp paying attention to the installing direction.
    Fig 4: Installing Clamp
    G10312709Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Insert the cable socket into the bracket and the connector in the arrow direction from the side to assemble the cable.
    Fig 5: Inserting Cable Socket Into Bracket And Connector
    G10312710Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Shift the select lever to the "N" range, and then adjust the select cable position. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Select Cable. >
  8. Install the center exhaust cover.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

  9. Install the center exhaust pipe. (2.5 L model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  10. 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. >
  11. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
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