2020 Subaru Outback BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Select Cable: Adjustment

  1. Remove the mat center tray.
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  2. Release the shift lock using a screwdriver, etc. and shift the select lever to the "N" range.
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  3. Remove the center exhaust cover.

    2.5L model:Β 

    Refer to EXHAUST (H4DO)>Rear Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL .

    2.4L model:Β 

    Refer to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>Rear Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL .

  4. Loosen the adjusting nut (front) and adjusting nut (rear).
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  5. Turn the adjusting nut (front) until it lightly touches the connector pin.
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  6. While holding the adjusting nut (front) in place, tighten the adjusting nut (rear).

    Tightening torque:Β 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

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  7. After the completion of adjustment, confirm that the select lever operates normally at all ranges.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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