2025 Subaru Impreza BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Select Cable: Removal

NOTE: Components: Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>COMPONENT>SELECT CABLE .
  1. Release the shift lock and shift the select lever to the "N range". Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SELECT LEVER>REMOVAL .
  2. Remove the center exhaust cover. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>REAR EXHAUST PIPE .
    NOTE: Remove the center exhaust cover only.
  3. Disconnect the select cable from the transmission main body.
    CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).

    Doing so may damage the inside of the select cable.

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  4. Remove the cable plate.
    NOTE: Perform this procedure only when required.
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  5. Remove the adjusting nut (rear).
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  6. Remove the select cable.
    CAUTION: Do not apply excessive load while holding the part (a).

    Doing so may damage the inside of the select cable.

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    1. Raise the claw of the clamp.
    2. Remove the select cable together with the clamp.
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  7. Remove the clamp from the select cable.
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  8. Remove the connector pin.
    NOTE: Perform this procedure only when required.
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