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Chain Cover: Removal

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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 radiator. Ref. to COOLING(H4DO)>Radiator>REMOVAL .
    2. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DO)>Front Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL .
    3. Remove the bolts which secure the generator cord stay to the chain cover.
    Fig 1: Locating Generator Cord Stay Bolt
    G11263700Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Drain the engine oil. Ref. to LUBRICATION(H4DO)>Engine Oil>REPLACEMENT .
  3. Remove the generator. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS(H4DO)>Generator>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the water pump pulley. Ref. to COOLING(H4DO)>Water Pump>REMOVAL>WATER PUMP .
  5. Remove the crank pulley. Ref. to MECHANICAL(H4DO)>Crank Pulley>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the bolt securing the engine harness stay.
  7. Remove the engine harness stay from the chain cover.
    Fig 2: Locating Engine Harness Stay Bolt
    G11263773Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the connector (A) and connector (B) to remove the clip (C) and clip (D) securing the engine harness.
    Fig 3: Removing Engine Harness Clips
    G11263774Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the connectors from the oil level switch, and remove the clip (A) which secure the oil level switch harness.
    Fig 4: Locating Connectors From Oil Level Switch
    G11263775Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the rubber cap from the oil pressure switch.
    Fig 5: Locating Rubber Cap From Oil Pressure Switch
    G11263776Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Disconnect the terminal (A), connector (B), connector (C) and connector (D), and remove the clip (E) (model with engine oil cooler) and clip (F) securing the engine harness.
    Fig 6: Removing Engine Harness Clips
    G11263777Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Pull out the oil level gauge (A), and remove the oil level gauge guide (B) and idler pulley (C).
    Fig 7: Locating Oil Level Gauge Guide And Idler Pulley Bolts
    G11263778Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the bolts securing the chain cover to the engine.
    Fig 8: Locating Bolts Securing Chain Cover To Engine
    G11263779Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Expand the area shown in the figure using a crowbar or a similar tool wrapped in tape for protection, and 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 9: Cam Sprocket Sensor Plate Protrusion
    G11263780Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 10: Locating Chain Cover Expand Area
    G11263781Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the O-rings from cylinder head RH, cylinder head LH, cylinder block LH and oil pan upper.
    Fig 11: Locating O-Rings
    G11263782Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the liquid gasket from the chain cover and engine unit.
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