2018 Subaru WRX BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Select Lever: Removal

  1. Shift the select lever to "N" range.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to NOTE>BATTERY
    NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  3. Lift up the vehicle.
  4. Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). Ref. to EXHAUST(EXCEPT FOR STI)>Center Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL
  5. Remove the center exhaust cover.
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  6. Disconnect the cable from the arm COMPL.
    CAUTION: Do not apply extra overload while holding the part (a).
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  7. Raise the claw of clamp and remove the cable.
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  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Shift the select lever to "N" range.
  10. Lower the boot assembly vertically toward the lever.
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  11. Remove the clamp grip pin.
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  12. Remove the grip assembly.
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  13. Remove the console box assembly. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>REMOVAL
  14. Remove the cover - shift lever. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>REMOVAL
  15. Remove the panel center LWR LH and RH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>REMOVAL
  16. Disconnect the connector, and remove the indicator assembly.
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  17. Remove the harness clips.
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  18. Disconnect the harness connector.
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  19. Remove the select lever assembly.
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