2022 Subaru Forester 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. Remove the center exhaust cover. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>REAR EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL .
    NOTE: Remove the center exhaust cover only.
  4. Disconnect the select cable from the transmission main body.
    CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).
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  5. Lower the grip cover vertically. (Model with gate shifter)
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  6. Lower the boot vertically. (Model with boot shifter)
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  7. Remove the clamp.
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  8. Remove the grip.
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  9. Remove the duct console center. Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER>AIR VENT DUCT>REMOVAL>CONSOLE DUCT>CENTER .
  10. Remove the harness.
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  11. Disconnect the connector.
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  12. Remove the select lever.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to apply a load to the select cable.
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  13. Remove the select cable. Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SELECT CABLE>REMOVAL .
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