2018 Subaru Crosstrek Base, Automatic CVT TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Select Lever: Installation

  1. Set the select lever assembly to the vehicle body.
  2. Tighten the four mounting bolts to attach the select lever assembly to the vehicle body.

    Tightening torque: 

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

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  3. Connect the harness connector.
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  4. Adhere the cut carpet with double sided tape etc.
  5. Install the harness clip to the select lever assembly.
  6. Shift the select lever to "N" range.
  7. Install the panel center LWR LH and RH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>INSTALLATION .
  8. Install the front console panel. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>INSTALLATION .
  9. Accessing from the button side of the grip, attach the clamp grip pin.
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  10. Install the cover grip AT securely. (Model with gate shifter)
    NOTE: After installation, check that the cover grip AT cannot be detached.
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  11. Insert the grip assembly to the select lever and press it down until a click is heard.
    NOTE: For the model with boot shifter, insert the grip assembly while holding with your fingers so that the clamp grip pin does not come out.
    • Model with boot shifter
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    • Model with gate shifter
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  12. Securely install the boot assembly. (Model with boot shifter)
    NOTE: After installation, check that the boot assembly does not come off.
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  13. After installation of grip, check the following points.
    • The grip will not come off.
    • The button on the grip operates normally.
  14. Install the console box. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>INSTALLATION .
  15. Shift the select lever to "N" range.
  16. Lift up the vehicle.
  17. Install the plate assembly to transmission.

    Tightening torque: 

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

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  18. Install the washer and snap pin to the shifter arm.
    CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).
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  19. Adjust the select cable position. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>Select Cable>ADJUSTMENT .
  20. After adjustment, confirm that the select lever operates properly at all range positions using the shift lock release button.
  21. Install the center exhaust cover.

    Tightening torque: 

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

  22. Lower the vehicle.
  23. Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  24. Inspect the following items. If a malfunction is found in the inspection, adjust the select cable or inhibitor switch.
    1. The shift lock operates normally. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>AT Shift Lock Control System>INSPECTION>SHIFT LOCK OPERATION .
    2. Engine starts when the select lever is in "P" or "N" range, but not in other ranges.
    3. Back-up light illuminates when the select lever is in the "R" range, but not in other ranges.
    4. Select lever and indicator positions are matched.
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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.
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