How to Replace and Adjust the Shift Cable on Subaru Forester?

To test the starter, apply the parking brake and try to operate the starter in each shift lever position; it should only work in park or neutral. To replace the shift cable, disconnect it from the battery, ensure the shift lever is in neutral, raise the vehicle, remove the engine splash shield, exhaust parts, heat shield, locking clip, shift cable end, and shift cable from the bracket. To adjust the cable, ensure the shift lever is in neutral, raise the vehicle, and remove the engine splash shield. Exhaust parts, heat shield, loosen the adjusting nuts and turn one until it contacts the linkage arm. Tighten the other, lower the vehicle, test all gear positions, and ensure the engine starts only in park and neutral.

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Subaru Forester Automatic Transmission Shift Cable
Part Number: 35150SA010
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- Other Name: Cable Assembly-Select Lever
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2008 Subaru Forester | Forester Sports, L.L.Bean, X, XS, XT | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Forester Select Lever Cable Assembly
Part Number: 35150AG011
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- Other Name: Cable Assembly-Select Lever; Shift Control Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2013 Subaru Forester | X, X Limited, X Premium, XS, XT, XT Limited | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC Turbo, 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester Select Lever Cable Assembly
Part Number: 35150SA000
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly-Select Lever
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2008 Subaru Forester | Forester Sports, XT | 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Forester Manual Transmission Shift Cable
Part Number: 35060SC041
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- Other Name: Cable Assembly-Shift
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2018 Subaru Forester | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Forester Automatic Transaxle Shift Shifter Control Cable
Part Number: 35150FJ020
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- Other Name: Cable Assy At Cvtxuv ; Cable Assembly-Select Lever; Shift Control Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2021 Subaru Forester | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring, Base, Limited, Premium, Sport, Touring | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Forester Select Lever Cable Assembly
Part Number: 35150AJ010
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy At Cvtobk ; Cable Assembly-Select Lever
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2018 Subaru Forester | 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring | 2.0L H4
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Subaru Forester Select Lever Cable Assembly
Part Number: 35150FC000
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly-Select Lever
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2002 Subaru Forester | L, S | 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester Select Lever Cable Assembly
Part Number: 35150FC020
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly-Select Lever
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998 Subaru Forester | L, S | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC (New EVAPO)

Subaru Forester Shift Cable

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Subaru Forester Shift Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Select Lever Cable Assembly
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Q: How to Replace and Adjust the Shift Cable on Subaru Forester?
A: To test the starter, apply the parking brake and try to operate the starter in each shift lever position; it should only work in park or neutral. To replace the shift cable, disconnect it from the battery, ensure the shift lever is in neutral, raise the vehicle, remove the engine splash shield, exhaust parts, heat shield, locking clip, shift cable end, and shift cable from the bracket. To adjust the cable, ensure the shift lever is in neutral, raise the vehicle, and remove the engine splash shield. Exhaust parts, heat shield, loosen the adjusting nuts and turn one until it contacts the linkage arm. Tighten the other, lower the vehicle, test all gear positions, and ensure the engine starts only in park and neutral.