2020 Subaru Outback BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Select Lever: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Remove the mat center tray.
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  3. Release the shift lock using a screwdriver, etc. and shift the select lever to the "N" range.
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  4. Lower the section (A) of the boot.
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  5. Remove the clamp (A) and remove the grip.
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  6. Remove the boot.
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  7. Remove the cover center side RH and the cover center side LH. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Center Console>REMOVAL .
  8. Remove the duct console center. (Models with rear seat air conditioning) Refer to AIR CONDITIONER>Air Vent Duct>REMOVAL>CONSOLE DUCT>CENTER .
  9. Remove the select cable. Refer to CONTROL SYSTEMS>Select Cable>REMOVAL .
  10. Disconnect the connector.
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  11. Remove the bolts which secure the select lever.
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  12. Remove the clip securing the harness, and remove the select lever.
    • Model with CD deck
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    • Model without CD deck
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