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HEV Model

  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. 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.
  3. Remove the front hood striker from the front hood.
    Fig 2: Locating Front Hood Striker From Front Hood
    G08316825Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Change the front hood stay position from (A) to (B), and completely open the front hood.
    Fig 3: Identifying Front Hood Stay Position
    G09486060Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
    NOTE: For the 12 volt engine restart battery, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.
  6. Remove the collector cover.
    1. Pull up the two points at the front of collector cover (A).
    2. Pull up the two points at the rear of collector cover (B) while moving them rearward.
      NOTE: Be careful not to contact the fuel delivery tube when moving the collector cover rearward.
      Fig 4: Removing Collector Cover
      G09486016Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the air intake duct. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct.>
  8. Remove the air cleaner case. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case.>
  9. Disconnect the connector (A) from the brake vacuum pump, and disconnect the connector (B) from the A/C compressor.
  10. Remove the clip (C) and the clip (D) securing the harness to the battery cable assembly, and move the harness to the left side wheel apron.
    Fig 5: Identifying Battery Cable Assembly With Clip
    G09486100Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the terminal boot from the positive terminal of the 12 volt auxiliary battery.
  12. Remove the nuts fastening the battery cable assembly to the slow blow fuse (12 volt auxiliary battery), and remove the battery cable assembly from the main fuse box.
    Fig 6: Locating Battery Cable Assembly Fastening Nuts
    G09486101Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the bolt (A) securing the battery cable stay to the chain cover, and remove the clip (B) securing the battery cable assembly to the collector cover bracket.
    Fig 7: Locating Battery Cable Assembly Clips
    G09486102Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Disconnect the terminal (A) and the terminal (B) from ISG.
  15. Remove the clip (C) securing the battery cable assembly to the battery cable bracket No. 1, and move the battery cable assembly to the right side wheel apron.
    Fig 8: Identifying Battery Cable Assembly Clip
    G09486103Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Lift up the vehicle.
  17. Remove the under cover. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover.>
  18. Drain the engine oil. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Engine Oil.>
  19. Remove the front exhaust pipe. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.>
  20. Disconnect the oil level switch connector from the engine harness, and remove the clip (A) securing the harness.
    Fig 9: Locating Oil Level Switch Connector
    G08315830Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the front crossmember.
    Fig 10: Locating Front Crossmember Engine Mounting Nuts
    G08316841Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove the electric power steering gearbox. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Electric Power Steering Gearbox.>
  23. Remove the front drive shaft LH. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Drive Shaft.>
  24. Lower the vehicle.
  25. Disconnect the transmission radio ground terminal (A) from the vehicle, and remove the pitching stopper.
    Fig 11: Identifying Transmission Radio Ground Terminal
    G09486108Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Remove the bolt (A) securing the bulkhead harness connector bracket, and disconnect the bulkhead harness connector from the engine harness connector (brown) (B).
  27. Disconnect the bulkhead harness connector from the transmission harness connector (C), inhibitor harness connector (D) and drive motor harness connector (E).
    Fig 12: Identifying Connectors With Bolts
    G09486109Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  28. Remove the transmission case cover.
    Fig 13: Locating Transmission Case Cover Mounting Bolts
    G09486110Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  29. Remove the bolt which holds the transmission harness stay.
    Fig 14: Locating Transmission Harness Stay Bolt
    G09486111Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  30. 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 15: Locating Transmission Case Cover Mounting Bolt (CVT Model)
    G08316848Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  31. Remove the clip (A) securing the engine harness to the purge control solenoid valve bracket, and disconnect the bolt securing the purge control solenoid valve bracket to the intake manifold.
    NOTE: This operation is required to prevent the wire rope from contacting the purge control solenoid valve while lifting the engine.
    Fig 16: Locating Purge Control Solenoid Valve Bracket Bolt
    G09486113Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  32. 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 17: Removing Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
    G08316851Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  33. Remove the engine mounting LH from the engine.
    Fig 18: Locating Oil Level Switch Mounting Bolts
    G09486895Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  34. Remove clip (A) from the oil pan upper, and remove the oil level switch.
    Fig 19: Identifying Oil Level Upper And Clip
    G09476529Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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