Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2019 Subaru Forester BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Inhibitor Switch: Installation
- Temporarily connect the inhibitor switch, and connect the connector.
- Install the shifter arm and fix with a new spring pin.
- Install the select cable to the transmission body.CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).
Tightening torque:
25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
- Adjust the inhibitor switch. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>INHIBITOR SWITCH>ADJUSTMENT .
- Shift the select lever to "P range".
- Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
- Apply the parking brake.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • 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.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.