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.
Select Lever: Installation
- Set the select lever assembly to the vehicle body.
- Tighten the four mounting bolts to attach the select lever assembly to the vehicle body.
Tightening torque:
18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
- Connect the harness connector.
- Secure the cut carpet with double sided tape or touch fastener.
- Install the harness clip to the select lever assembly.
- Shift the select lever to "N" range.
- Install the panel center LWR LH and RH. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>CONSOLE BOX>INSTALLATION .
- Install the front console panel. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>CONSOLE BOX>INSTALLATION .
- Accessing from the button side of the grip, attach the clamp grip pin.
- Install the cover grip AT securely. (Model with gate shifter)NOTE: After installation, check that the cover grip AT cannot be detached.
- 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
- Model with gate shifter
- Securely install the boot assembly. (Model with boot shifter)NOTE: After installation, check that the boot assembly does not come off.
- After installation of grip assembly, check the following points.
- The grip assembly will not come off.
- The button on the grip operates normally.
- Install the console box. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>CONSOLE BOX>INSTALLATION .
- Shift the select lever to "N" range.
- Lift up the vehicle.
- Connect the select cable to the transmission main 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)
- Except for Crosstrek hybrid model
- Crosstrek hybrid model
- Adjust the select cable position. Refer to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SELECT CABLE>ADJUSTMENT .
- After adjustment, confirm that the select lever operates properly at all range positions using the shift lock release button.
- Install the inhibitor cover. (Crosstrek hybrid model)
Tightening torque:
7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
- Install the center exhaust cover.
Tightening torque:
18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the ground terminal to 12V engine restart battery sensor. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
.NOTE: For the hybrid model, connect the battery negative terminal.
- Inspect the following items. If a malfunction is found in the inspection, adjust the select cable or inhibitor switch.
- The shift lock operates normally. Refer to CONTROL SYSTEMS>AT SHIFT LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM>INSPECTION>SHIFT LOCK OPERATION .
- Starter motor starts when the select lever is in "P" or "N" range, but not in other ranges.
- Back-up light illuminates when the select lever is in the "R" range, but not in other ranges.
- Check the parking lock operation when the select lever is in "P" range.
- Select lever and indicator positions are matched.
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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.
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