2022 Subaru Ascent BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Select Lever: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  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 grip cover vertically.
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  4. Remove the clamp.
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  5. Remove the grip.
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  6. Remove the rod.
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  7. Remove the cover assembly front and the console box assembly. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Console Box>REMOVAL .
  8. Remove the cover center side RH and the cover center side LH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Center Console>REMOVAL .
  9. Remove the select cable. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>Select Cable>REMOVAL .
  10. Disconnect the connector.
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  11. Remove the select lever.
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  12. Remove the harness clip.
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  13. Remove the indicator.
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  14. Remove the connector.
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  15. Remove the harness.
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  16. Remove the housing, blind A and blind B.
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  17. Pull out the terminal of the solenoid unit using KTC connector terminal tool (part number: ECC-1T).
    NOTE: A flat tip precision screwdriver with a tip width of 1.3 mm (0.05 in) or less can also be used.
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    Terminal No. Wiring color
    5 Red/white
    6 Blue/white
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