2021 Subaru Forester BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Select Lever

  1. Remove the spacer.
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  2. Remove the gasket.
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  3. Remove the connector.
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  4. Remove the harness.
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  5. Remove the solenoid unit. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>AT Shift Lock Solenoid and "P" Range Switch>REMOVAL>SOLENOID UNIT .
  6. Remove the nut.
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  7. Remove the control shaft.
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  8. Remove the nut.
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  9. Remove the guide pin.
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  10. Remove the clamp.
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  11. Remove the guide pin.
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  12. Remove the lever.
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  13. Remove the arm.
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  14. Remove the plate guide.
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  15. Remove the detent rod and the detent spring.
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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.