Rocker Cover RH

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.

NOTE: When replacing a single part, perform the work with the engine assembly installed to body.

When working on the vehicle
NOTE: When working on the vehicle, perform the following steps also.
1. Remove the air cleaner case. < Refer to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case. >
2. Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot, and loosen the clamp (B) securing the air intake boot to the throttle body.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Air Intake Boot Clip And Clamp
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3. Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Air Intake Boot From Throttle Body
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4. Remove the front exhaust pipe. < Refer to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
Remove the #1 ignition coil and the #3 ignition coil. < Refer to REMOVAL , Ignition Coil. >
Remove the intake manifold protector RH.

Fig 3: Locating Intake Manifold Protector RH Mounting Bolts
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Remove the rocker cover RH.

Fig 4: Locating Rocker Cover RH Bolts
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Remove the rocker cover gasket RH, #1 spark plug pipe gasket and #3 spark plug pipe gasket, and remove the liquid gasket.
CAUTION:
- When removing the liquid gasket from engine unit using scraper, use special care not to damage the cam lobe of camshaft RH.
- If the cam lobe of camshaft RH interferes, turn the crankshaft to the position where the scraper does not touch.
Fig 5: Identifying Correct And Incorrect Method Of Removing Liquid Gasket
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Fig 6: Locating Spark Plug Pipe Gaskets
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