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Engine Assembly: Removal

  1. Remove the bracket - grille UPR, and the grille assembly - front CTR. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Front Grille>REMOVAL>FRONT GRILLE UPPER .
  2. Using a marker pen, make alignment marks (A) on both the front hood and the front hood striker.
    Fig 1: Alignment Marks On Both Front Hood And Front Hood Striker
    G09475883Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the front hood striker from the front hood.
    Fig 2: Locating Front Hood Striker Bolts
    G09475884Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. 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 3: Front Hood Damper Mounting Position
    G09476521Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the collector cover.
    1. Remove the clip (A).
    2. Hold the shaded area (B) by hand and carefully pull the RH side (C) upward.
    3. Hold the shaded area (D) by hand and carefully pull the LH side (E) upward.
    Fig 4: Removing Collector Cover
    G10403792Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Collect the refrigerant from A/C system. Ref. to HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)>Refrigerant Recovery Procedure .
  7. Release the fuel pressure. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>Fuel>PROCEDURE>RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE .
  8. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
  9. Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
    NOTE: This operation is required to release the inner pressure of the fuel tank.
  10. Remove the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Air Intake Duct>REMOVAL .
  11. Remove the intercooler. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Intercooler>REMOVAL .
  12. 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.
  13. Remove the radiator. Ref. to COOLING(H4DOTC)>Radiator>REMOVAL .
  14. Disconnect sections (A) and (B) of the brake booster vacuum hose from the brake vacuum pump and intake manifold, and remove the brake booster vacuum hose from the clip (C).
  15. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose from the clip (D), and place the brake booster vacuum hose aside so that it does not interfere with the work.
    Fig 5: Removing Brake Booster Vacuum Hose From Clip
    G11266736Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Disconnect the bulkhead harness connectors from the engine harness connectors.
    Fig 6: Locating Bulkhead Harness Connectors From Engine Harness Connectors
    G11266737Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Disconnect the connector (A) from the brake vacuum pump.
  18. Disconnect connector (B) and terminal (C) from the generator, and remove the clip (D) securing the generator cord to the intake manifold.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Connector And Terminal From Generator
    G11266738Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Disconnect connector (A) from A/C compressor, and remove the generator cord from clip (B).
  20. Remove the clip (C) securing the generator cord to the fuel pipe protector, and move the generator cord aside so that it does not interfere with the work.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Connector From A/C Compressor
    G11266739Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Disconnect the A/C pressure hoses from A/C compressor. Ref. to HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)>Hose and Pipe>REMOVAL .
    Fig 9: Locating A/C Pressure Hoses Bolts
    G11266740Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Disconnect the heater inlet hose (A) from the water pipe assembly, and disconnect the heater outlet hose (B) from the water pipe LH.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Heater Inlet Hose From Water Pipe Assembly
    G09480204Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Disconnect the engine coolant inlet hose and engine coolant outlet hose from the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) and EGR cooler.
    Fig 11: Locating Engine Coolant Inlet/Outlet Hoses Clamps
    G09480205Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DOTC)>Front Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL .
  25. Disconnect the ground cable from the oil pipe assembly.
    Fig 12: Locating Ground Cable From Oil Pipe Assembly
    G09480206Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Remove the lower bolt securing the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) to the CVT.
    Fig 13: Locating Lower Bolt Securing CVTF Cooler (With Warmer Feature) To CVT
    G09480207Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. Remove the bolts and nuts which hold the lower side of transmission to the engine.
    Fig 14: Locating Lower Side Of Transmission Gasket Bolts And Nuts
    G09480208Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  28. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the front crossmember.
    Fig 15: Locating Engine Mounting Nuts
    G09480209Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  29. Lower the vehicle.
  30. Remove the pitching stopper.
    Fig 16: Locating Pitching Stopper Bolt And Nut
    G11264561Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  31. Separate the torque converter clutch from the drive plate.
    1. Remove the starter. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS(H4DO)>Starter>REMOVAL .
    2. Remove the service hole plug.
      Fig 17: Locating Service Hole Plug
      G09480211Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Insert the wrench into the crank pulley bolt and rotate the crank pulley to remove the bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
      Fig 18: Inserting Wrench Into Crank Pulley Bolt
      G11266749Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Attach the ST to the torque converter clutch case.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET 

    Fig 19: Attaching ST To Torque Converter Clutch Case
    G09480213Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  32. Remove the clip (A) securing the bulkhead harness to the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature).
  33. Remove the upper bolt securing the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) to the CVT, and move the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) at the locations that do not interfere operation.
    Fig 20: Locating CVTF Cooler (With Warmer Feature) Bolts
    G09480214Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  34. Remove the bolt securing the transmission harness stay to the CVT.
    NOTE: This procedure is required to prevent the transmission connector from touching the A/C pressure hose during engine removal/installation.
    Fig 21: Locating Bolt Securing Transmission Harness Stay
    G11264562Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  35. Disconnect the fuel delivery tube and evaporation hose.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to spill fuel.
    • Catch the fuel from the tubes using a container or cloth.
    1. Disconnect the quick connector on the fuel delivery tube from the fuel pipe assembly, and remove the clip (A) securing the fuel delivery tube.
      NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.
      Fig 22: Disconnecting Quick Connector On Fuel Delivery Tube From Fuel Pipe Assembly
      G11266753Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      Fig 23: Locating Quick Connector
      G10266683Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Disconnect the evaporation hose from the fuel pipe assembly.
    Fig 24: Locating Evaporation Hose From Fuel Pipe Assembly Clip
    G09480218Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  36. Separate the engine and transmission.
    CAUTION: Before removing the engine away from transmission, check to be sure no work has been overlooked.
    1. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
      Fig 25: Supporting Engine With Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
      G08316851Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Support the transmission with a garage jack.
      CAUTION: Be sure to perform this procedure to prevent the transmission from lowering by its own weight.
      Fig 26: Supporting Transmission With Garage Jack
      G11266757Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the bolts which hold the upper side of the transmission to the engine.
    Fig 27: Locating Upper Side Of Transmission Gasket Bolts
    G09480221Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  37. Remove the engine from the vehicle.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.
    1. Move the engine horizontally until engine is withdrawn from transmission.
    2. Slowly move the engine away from engine compartment.
  38. Remove the engine mounting from the engine.
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