2016 Subaru WRX BaseFACTORY 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 forcibly turn the cable (wire side) to align the direction correctly.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 1: Identifying Select Cable Bracket Bolts With Torque Specification
    G10292897Courtesy 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 Bracket Bolts With Torque Specification
    G10292898Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the washer and snap pin to the shifter arm.
    Fig 3: Identifying Shifter Arm, Select Cable, Washer And Snap Pin
    G10292899Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install new clamp paying attention to the installing direction.
    Fig 4: Identifying Clamp Installation Position
    G10292900Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Insert the tip of inner cable into connector hole of select lever, and fix the cable to bracket.
    Fig 5: Inserting Tip Of Inner Cable Into Connector Hole Of Select Lever
    G08550615Courtesy 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 (rear). < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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