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Oil Level Switch: Removal

CAUTION: If the engine oil is spilt over the engine, exhaust pipe or the under cover, completely wipe it off to avoid emission of smoke or causing a fire.
  1. Remove the striker - front hood. Ref. to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>Front Hood>DISASSEMBLY .
  2. Fully open the front hood. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>FRONT HOOD STAY .
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  4. Remove the V-belt covers.
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  5. Remove the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>Air Intake Duct>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the clip from the air intake boot, and loosen the clamp.
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  7. Remove the air intake boot, and place it aside so that it does not interfere with the work.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to pull out the PCV hose.
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  8. Remove the TCM. (CVT model) Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Transmission Control Module (TCM)>REMOVAL .
  9. 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)
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  10. Remove the pitching stopper. (MT model)

    6MT model: 

    Ref. to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>Transmission Mounting System>REMOVAL>PITCHING STOPPER .

  11. Drain the engine oil. Ref. to LUBRICATION (H4DO)>Engine Oil>REPLACEMENT .
  12. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>Front Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL .
  13. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the crossmember. (CVT model)
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  14. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the crossmember. (MT model)
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  15. Remove the electric power steering gearbox. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>Electric Power Steering Gearbox>REMOVAL .
  16. Attach the ST1 and ST2.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST1: BOLT (18363AA050)

    ST2: HANGER (18360AA040)

    Tightening torque: 

    43 N.m (4.4kgf-m, 31.7ft-lb) 

    G11253302Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. 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.
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  18. Remove the engine mounting LH.
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  19. Disconnect the connector and remove the clips.
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  20. Remove the clip to remove the oil level switch.
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