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Intake Side

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the air intake duct (rear). (RH side only) Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC) > Air Intake Duct >  REMOVAL  .
  3. Disconnect the connector (A) from the oil control solenoid, and remove the oil control solenoid from the chain cover.
Fig 1: Identifying Oil Control Solenoid Connector With Bolts (RH Side)
G10266218Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Fig 2: Identifying Oil Control Solenoid Connector With Bolt (LH Side)
G09479745Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.