2017 Subaru WRX BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Select Cable: Adjustment

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  1. Shift the select lever to "N" range.
  2. Lift up the vehicle.
  3. Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). <Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe.>
  4. Remove the center exhaust cover.
    Fig 1: Removing Center Exhaust Cover
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  5. Loosen the adjusting nuts on both sides.
    Fig 2: Loosening Adjusting Nuts On Both Sides
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  6. Turn adjusting nut B until it lightly touches the connector.
    Fig 3: Turning Adjusting Nut B Until Touches Connector
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  7. Set a spanner wrench to adjusting nut B so that it does not rotate, and then tighten the adjusting nut A.

    Tightening torque:Β 

    7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)Β 

    Fig 4: Setting Spanner Wrench To Adjusting Nut B
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  8. After the completion of adjustment, confirm that the select lever operates normally at all ranges.
  9. Installing procedure hereafter is in the reverse order of removal.
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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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