lemon-mirror:
Home >> Subaru >> 2004 >> Forester XT, Automatic >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Transmission >> Automatic Trans >> Automatic Transmission >> Inhibitor Switch >> Installation

Inhibitor Switch: Installation

  1. Connect the inhibitor switch harness connector to inhibitor switch.
  2. Install the inhibitor switch assembly to transmission case.
    Fig 1: Identifying Inhibitor Switch Assembly
    G00936143Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Move the range select lever to neutral position.
  4. Using the ST, tighten the bolts of inhibitor switch.
    1. ST 499267300 STOPPER PIN
    2. Tightening torque: 3.4 N.m (0.36 kgf-m, 2.6 ft-lb) 
    Fig 2: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Inhibitor Switch Bolts
    G00936144Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the select cable to range select lever.
  6. Install the plate assembly to transmission.
    1. Tightening torque: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb) 
    Fig 3: Identifying Select Cable
    G00936145Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the washer and snap pin to range select lever.
    Fig 4: Identifying Washer And Snap Pin
    G00936146Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the front and center exhaust pipes. (Non-turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe . >
  9. Install the center exhaust pipe. (Turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe . >
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Install the inhibitor switch connector from stay.
  12. Connect the inhibitor switch connector.
    Fig 5: Connecting Inhibitor Switch Connector
    G00936147Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install the air cleaner case. (Non-turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case . >
  14. Install the intercooler. (Turbo model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Intercooler . >
  15. Inspect the inhibitor switch. < Ref. to INSPECTION . >