1. Front Heat Shield Cover

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Disconnect the connector from oxygen (A/F) sensor.
- Turbo model: < Refer to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
- Non-turbo model: < Refer to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
Remove the exhaust pipe and muffler.
Remove the four bolts to remove the front heat shield cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Heat Shield Cover Mounting Bolts
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