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Engine Assembly: Removal

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  1. Change the front hood damper mounting position from (A) to (B), and completely open the front hood.

    Tightening torque: 

    20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
    G06649252Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the collector cover.
  3. Collect the refrigerant from A/C system. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY PROCEDURE .
  4. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE .
  5. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 2: Locating Bulkhead Harness Connector
    G07911850Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
  7. Remove the air intake duct. Refer to AIR INTAKE DUCT .
  8. Remove the intercooler. Refer to INTERCOOLER .
  9. Remove the air by-pass valve. Refer to AIR BY-PASS VALVE .
  10. Remove the radiator. Refer to RADIATOR .
  11. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to FRONT EXHAUST PIPE .
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Disconnect the bulkhead harness connector from the engine harness connector (brown).
    Fig 3: Locating Bulkhead Harness Connector Bracket Mounting Bolt
    G06648749Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the bolt securing the bulkhead harness connector bracket, and disconnect the bulkhead harness connector from the engine harness connector (black).
    Fig 4: Identifying A/C Compressor Connectors
    G06648750Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Disconnect the connector (A) and connector (B) from A/C compressor, and remove the clip (C) securing the generator cord to the intake manifold protector LH.
    Fig 5: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
    G06649256Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Disconnect the following hoses.
    1. A/C pressure hose Refer to HOSE AND PIPE .
    2. Brake booster vacuum hose
      Fig 6: Locating Heater Inlet Hose And Heater Outlet Hose
      G06648745Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Heater inlet hose and heater outlet hose
      Fig 7: Locating Air Intake Boot Clamping Bolt
      G06649258Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Lift up the vehicle.
  18. Remove the intake duct from the air intake boot.
    Fig 8: Engine Harness Cover Mounting Bolt With Torque Specification
    G06649259Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Disconnect the ground cable on the engine side, and remove the engine harness cover.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Fuel Delivery Hose Using ST
    G06649260Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Lower the vehicle.
  21. Attach ST to the fuel delivery pipe and push ST in the direction of arrow mark to disconnect the fuel delivery hose.

    ST 42099AE000 QUICK CONNECTOR RELEASE

    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to spill fuel.
    • Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Fuel Return Hose Using ST
    G07911858Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Disconnect the fuel return hose using the ST.

    ST 18371AA000 CONNECTOR REMOVER

    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to spill fuel.
    • Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
    1. Attach ST to the fuel return pipe as shown in the figure.
      Fig 11: Inserting ST Into Quick Connector
      G07910665Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Insert the front side of ST into the quick connector.
      Fig 12: Disconnecting Fuel Return Hose Using ST
      G07910666Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Insert the back side of ST into the quick connector and push ST in the direction of arrow mark to disconnect the fuel return hose.
      Fig 13: Locating Evaporation Hose Clamp
      G07910667Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Remove the clip and disconnect the evaporation hose from the fuel pipe.
    Fig 14: Supporting Engine With Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
    G06648763Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
    Fig 15: Locating Stopper Rod Mounting Bolts
    G04997613Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Remove the stopper rod.
    Fig 16: Locating Engine Mounting Bolts
    G06649267Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Remove the bolt and nut which secure engine mounting to the cradle.
    Fig 17: Locating Engine Mounting Bolts
    G06650653Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. Lift up the vehicle.
    CAUTION: When lifting up the vehicle, raise up wire ropes at the same time.
  28. Remove the bolts which secure the engine mounting onto the engine, and remove the engine mounting.
    Fig 18: Locating Transmission Lower Side Bolts
    G06650654Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  29. Remove the bolts and nuts which hold the lower side of transmission to the engine.
    Fig 19: Identifying Transmission And Garage Jack
    G05002964Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  30. Lower the vehicle.
    CAUTION: When lifting down the vehicle, lower wire ropes at the same time.
  31. Support the transmission with a garage jack.
    NOTE: Fine adjustment of the transmission height can be performed with this operation.
    Fig 20: Locating Transmission Upper Side Bolts
    G07911868Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  32. Separation of engine and transmission
    CAUTION: Before removing the engine away from transmission, check to be sure no work has been overlooked.
    1. Remove the starter. Refer to STARTER .
    2. Remove the bolts which hold the upper side of the transmission to the engine.
      Fig 21: Locating Transmission Upper Side Bolts
      G05335715Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  33. Remove the engine from vehicle.
  1. Slightly raise the engine.
  2. Adjust the height of the transmission with garage jack.
  3. Move the engine horizontally until main shaft is withdrawn from clutch cover.
  4. Slowly move the engine away from engine compartment.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.