2021 Subaru Crosstrek Base, Automatic CVT TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Select Lever: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE: For the hybrid model, disconnect the battery negative terminal.
  2. Release the shift lock using a screwdriver, etc. and shift the select lever to the "N" range.
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  3. Lower the boot assembly vertically toward the lever. (Model with boot shifter)
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  4. Lower the cover grip AT vertically toward the lever. (Model with gate shifter)
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  5. Remove the clamp grip pin.
    • Model with boot shifter
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    • Model with gate shifter
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  6. Remove the grip assembly.
    • Model with boot shifter
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    • Model with gate shifter
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  7. Remove the console box assembly. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>CONSOLE BOX>REMOVAL .
  8. Remove the panel center LWR LH and RH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>CENTER CONSOLE>REMOVAL .
  9. Remove the harness clip from the select lever assembly.
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  10. Separate the floor carpet to three layers, and cut them while staggering their cut position as shown in the figure.
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  11. Disconnect the harness connector.
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  12. Remove four bolts.
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  13. Lift up the vehicle.
  14. Remove the center exhaust cover.
    • Except for Crosstrek hybrid model
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    • Crosstrek hybrid model
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  15. Remove the inhibitor cover. (Crosstrek hybrid model)
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  16. Disconnect the select cable from the transmission main body.
    CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).
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    • Except for Crosstrek hybrid model
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    • Crosstrek hybrid model
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  17. Lower the vehicle, and remove the select lever assembly from the room side.
NOTE: Pass the select cable from the underside of the vehicle to the room side.
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