2020 Subaru Ascent BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Select Cable: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Release the shift lock using a screwdriver, etc. to shift the select lever to the "N" range.
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  3. Lift up the vehicle.
  4. Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE (REAR) .
  5. Remove the snap pin and washer from the shifter arm and remove the select cable from the shifter arm.
    CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).
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  6. Remove the cable plate assembly from the transmission case.
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  7. Disconnect the select cable from the arm assembly.
    CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).
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  8. Raise the claw of clamp to remove the select cable from bracket.
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  9. Remove the select cable from the cable plate assembly.
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