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Non-Turbo Model

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  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 striker and the front hood.
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Hood Striker And Front Hood Alignment Marks (Non-Turbo Model)
    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: Changing Front Hood Damper Mounting Position
    G09475886Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the V-belt covers.
    Fig 4: Locating Oil Level Switch V-Belt Cover
    G11263695Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
  7. Remove the air intake duct (rear). Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>Air Intake Duct>REMOVAL .
  8. Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot.
  9. Loosen the clamp (B) securing the air cleaner case (rear) to the air intake boot.
  10. Loosen the clamp (C) which secures the throttle body to the air intake boot.
    Fig 5: Identifying Air Intake Boot Clip, Air Cleaner Case Clamp And Throttle Body Clamp
    G11263279Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. 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 6: Removing Air Intake Boot From Throttle Body
    G11263280Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Lift up the vehicle.
  13. Remove the under cover. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Front Under Cover>REMOVAL .
  14. Remove the under cover front - transmission. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>General Description>COMPONENT>FLOOR UNDER PROTECTOR .
  15. Drain the engine oil. Ref. to LUBRICATION (H4DO)>Engine Oil>REPLACEMENT .
  16. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DO)>Front Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL .
  17. Disconnect the oil level switch connector from the engine harness, and remove the clip (A) securing the harness.
    Fig 7: Locating Engine Harness Oil Level Switch
    G08315830Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the front crossmember. (Hydraulic engine mounting model)
    Fig 8: Locating Engine Mounting And Front Crossmember Nuts
    G08316841Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the front crossmember. (Solid engine mounting model)
    Fig 9: Locating Engine Mounting And Front Crossmember Nuts (Solid Engine Mounting Model)
    G11264172Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the electric power steering gearbox. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>Electric Power Steering Gearbox>REMOVAL .
  21. Remove the front drive shaft LH. Ref. to DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM>Front Drive Shaft>REMOVAL .
  22. Lower the vehicle.
  23. Disconnect the bulkhead connector from the transmission harness connector (A) and the inhibitor harness connector (B), and remove the transmission radio ground terminal (C) from the vehicle. (CVT model)
    Fig 10: Identifying Transmission Harness Connector, Inhibitor Harness Connector And Transmission Radio Ground Terminal
    G11263711Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Remove the pitching stopper.
    Fig 11: Locating Pitching Stopper Bolts
    G09475905Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Remove the transmission cover. (CVT model)
    Fig 12: Locating Transmission Cover Bolts (CVT Model)
    G09475906Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Remove the transmission harness stay and move to the engine side. (CVT model)
    NOTE: This procedure is required to prevent the transmission connector from touching the A/C pressure hose during engine lift-up.
    Fig 13: Locating Transmission Harness Stay Bolt (CVT Model)
    G09475907Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. Lift up the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
    CAUTION: When lifting up the engine, pay attention to the clearance of each part and be careful not to lift the engine too much, in order to prevent damaging the vehicle.
    Fig 14: Lifting Engine Using Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
    G08316851Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  28. Remove the engine mounting LH from the engine.
    Fig 15: Locating Engine Mounting Bolts (Front/Rear)
    G11264637Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  29. Remove clip (A) from the oil pan upper, and remove the oil level switch.
    Fig 16: Locating Oil Pan Upper Clip And Bolts
    G09476529Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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