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Non-Turbo Model

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  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot.
  3. Loosen the clamp (B) securing the air cleaner case (rear) to the air intake boot.
  4. Loosen the clamp (C) which secures the throttle body to the air intake boot.
    Fig 1: Identifying Starter Air Intake Boot Clip, Air Cleaner Case And Throttle Body Clamps (Non-Turbo Model)
    G11263279Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and place the air intake boot aside so that it does not interfere with the work.
    Fig 2: Removing Air Intake Boot From Throttle Body
    G11263280Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the connector (A) and terminal (B) from starter.
    Fig 3: Identifying Starter Connector And Terminal
    G09476675Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Lift up the vehicle.
  8. Remove the under cover front - transmission. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>General Description>COMPONENT>FLOOR UNDER PROTECTOR .
  9. Remove the starter lower nut.
    NOTE: For the MT model, a bolt is used.
    Fig 4: Locating Starter Lower Nut
    G11264706Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Disconnect the terminal (A) from the cable stay and remove the cable stay and starter from the transmission.
    CAUTION: In order to prevent damaging the terminal (A), fix the terminal (A) when loosing the bolt, and avoid the part from rotating together while loosening the bolt.