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Gasoline Engine Model

  1. Open the front hood, and make alignment marks (A) on the front hood striker and the front hood using a marker pen.
    Fig 1: Identifying Alignment Marks On Front Hood Striker And Front Hood
    G08316824Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the front hood striker from the front hood.
    Fig 2: Locating Front Hood Striker From Front Hood Mounting Bolts
    G08316825Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Change the front hood stay position from (A) to (B), and completely open the front hood.
    Fig 3: Identifying Front Hood Stay Position
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  4. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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  5. Remove the V-belt covers.
    Fig 5: Locating V-Belt Covers Mounting Screws
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  6. Remove the air intake duct. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct.>
  7. Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot.
  8. Loosen the clamp (B) securing the air cleaner case (rear) to the air intake boot.
  9. Loosen the clamp (C) which secures the throttle body to the air intake boot.
    Fig 6: Identifying Air Intake Boot Clip And Clamp
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  10. Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron.
    Fig 7: Removing Air Intake Boot From Throttle Body
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  11. Disconnect the connector from the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor, and remove the clip (A) which holds the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor harness.
    Fig 8: Locating Mass Air Flow And Intake Air Temperature Sensor
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  12. Remove the air cleaner case (rear).
    Fig 9: Locating Air Cleaner Case (Rear) Clamp
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  13. Remove the clip holding the air breather hose to the engine rear hanger. (MT model)
    Fig 10: Locating Air Breather Hose Clip
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  14. Lift up the vehicle.
  15. Remove the under cover. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover.>
  16. Drain the engine oil. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Engine Oil.>
  17. Remove the front exhaust pipe. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.>
  18. Disconnect the oil level switch connector from the engine harness, and remove the clip (A) securing the harness.
    Fig 11: Locating Oil Level Switch Connector
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  19. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the front crossmember. (CVT model)
    Fig 12: Locating Front Crossmember Engine Mounting Bolt (CVT Model)
    G08316841Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the front crossmember. (MT model)
    Fig 13: Locating Front Crossmember Engine Mounting Bolt (MT Model)
    G08316842Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the electric power steering gearbox. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Electric Power Steering Gearbox.>
  22. Remove the front drive shaft LH. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Drive Shaft.>
  23. Lower the vehicle.
  24. Disconnect the bulkhead harness connector from the transmission harness connector (A) and the inhibitor harness connector (B), and disconnect the transmission radio ground terminal (C) from the vehicle body. (CVT model)
    Fig 14: Identifying Transmission Connector, Inhibitor Connector And Transmission Radio Ground Terminal
    G08316844Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Remove the pitching stopper.
    Fig 15: Locating Pitching Stopper
    G08316845Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Remove the transmission cover. (CVT model)
    Fig 16: Locating Transmission Cover Mounting Bolts (CVT Model)
    G08316846Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. Remove the bolt which holds the transmission harness stay. (CVT model)
    Fig 17: Locating Transmission Harness Stay Mounting Bolts (CVT Model)
    G08316847Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  28. Remove the bolt which holds the transmission harness to the control valve body, and turn the transmission harness clockwise till the bolt hole can be seen as shown in the figure, and tighten the bolt to temporary lock the harness. (CVT model)
    NOTE: This procedure is required to prevent the transmission harness from touching the vehicle body during engine removal/installation.
    Fig 18: Locating Transmission Case Cover Mounting Bolt (CVT Model)
    G08316848Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  29. Lift up the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
    CAUTION: When lifting up the engine, pay attention to the clearance of each part and be careful not to lift the engine too much, in order to prevent damaging the vehicle.
    Fig 19: Locating Transmission Harness Stay Mounting Bolts (CVT Model)
    G08316851Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  30. Remove the engine mounting LH from the engine.
    Fig 20: Identifying Transmission Connector, Inhibitor Connector And Transmission Radio Ground Terminal
    G09486876Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  31. Remove clip (A) from the oil pan upper, and remove the oil level switch.
    Fig 21: Identifying Oil Pan Upper Clip
    G09476529Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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