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Chain Cover: Removal

NOTE: When replacing a single part, perform the work with the engine assembly installed to body.
  1. When working on the vehicle
    NOTE: When working on the vehicle, perform the following steps also.
    1. Remove the intercooler. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Intercooler>REMOVAL .
    2. Remove the intake duct No. 1 and intake duct No. 2. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Intake Duct>REMOVAL>INTAKE DUCT NO . 1. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Intake Duct>REMOVAL>INTAKE DUCT NO. 2.
    3. Remove the radiator. Ref. to COOLING(H4DOTC)>Radiator>REMOVAL .
    4. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DOTC)>Front Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL .
  2. Drain the engine oil. Ref. to LUBRICATION(H4DO)>Engine Oil>REPLACEMENT .
  3. Remove the V-belts. Ref. to MECHANICAL (H4DOTC)>V-belt>REMOVAL>V-BELT .
  4. Remove the generator. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS(H4DO)>Generator>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the water pump pulley. Ref. to COOLING(H4DOTC)>Water Pump>REMOVAL>WATER PUMP .
  6. Remove the crank pulley. Ref. to MECHANICAL (H4DOTC)>Crank Pulley>REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the engine oil cooler. Ref. to LUBRICATION(H4DO)>Engine Oil Cooler>REMOVAL .
  8. Remove the front engine oil cooler pipe assembly. Ref. to LUBRICATION(H4DO)>Engine Oil Cooler Pipe>REMOVAL>FRONT ENGINE OIL COOLER PIPE .
  9. Remove the clip securing the PCV pipe to the intake manifold.
    Fig 1: Locating PCV Pipe To Intake Manifold Clip
    G11266808Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the PCV pipe from the clip (A), and place the PCV pipe aside so that it does not interfere with the work.
    Fig 2: Removing PCV Pipe From Clip
    G11266809Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Disconnect the connector (A) from the engine wiring harness, and remove the blow-by diagnosis connector harness from the PCV hose assembly No. 1.
    Fig 3: Locating Connector From Engine Wiring Harness
    G11266810Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the connector (A) and connector (B) from the vacuum pipe assembly.
  13. Disconnect the vacuum control hose (C) and vacuum hose (D) from the vacuum pipe assembly, and remove the vacuum pipe assembly from the chain cover.
    Fig 4: Locating Vacuum Pipe Assembly Bracket Bolts
    G11266811Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Disconnect the connector (A) from the intake oil control solenoid RH, connector (B) from the exhaust oil control solenoid RH, connector (C) from the intake camshaft position sensor RH, and the connector (D) from the exhaust camshaft position sensor RH, and then remove the clips (E) and (F) securing the engine harness.
    Fig 5: Removing Engine Harness Clips
    G11266812Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Disconnect the connector (A) from the exhaust camshaft position sensor LH and the connector (B) from the oil level switch, and remove the engine harness stay from the chain cover.
    Fig 6: Locating Engine Harness Stay Bolt
    G09480278Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the rubber cap from the oil pressure switch.
    Fig 7: Locating Rubber Cap From Oil Pressure Switch
    G10266745Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Disconnect the terminal (A) from the oil pressure switch, connector (B) from the engine oil temperature sensor, connector (C) from the intake oil control solenoid LH, connector (D) from the exhaust oil control solenoid LH, and the connector (E) from the intake camshaft position sensor LH, and then remove the clip (F) securing the engine harness.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Terminal From Oil Pressure Switch
    G10266746Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Pull out the oil level gauge (A), and remove the oil level gauge guide (B), crank pulley boss (C), and idler pulley (D).
    Fig 9: Locating Oil Level Gauge Bolt
    G11266816Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the bolts securing the chain cover to engine.
    Fig 10: Locating Chain Cover Bolts
    G11266817Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Pry the points shown in the figure with a crowbar wrapped by protective tape, and then remove the chain cover from the engine.
    CAUTION: The chain cover may contact the protrusion (a) of cam sprocket sensor plate and cause damage. When removing the chain cover, move the chain cover horizontally until it cannot contact with the cam sprocket, and then remove it carefully.
    Fig 11: Cam Sprocket Sensor Plate Contact Protrusion
    G11266818Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 12: Locating Chain Cover Points
    G11266819Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the O-rings from cylinder head RH, cylinder head LH, cylinder block LH and oil pan upper.
    Fig 13: Locating O-Rings From Cylinder Head
    G11266820Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove the liquid gasket from the chain cover and engine unit.
  23. Remove the front oil seal from the chain cover.
Fig 14: Locating Front Oil Seal From Chain Cover
G11266821Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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