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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 and the front hood striker.
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Hood And Front Hood Striker Alignment Marks (Turbo Model)
    G09475883Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the front hood striker from the front hood.
    Fig 2: Locating Front Hood And 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
    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 Oil Pipe Collector Cover
    G10403792Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
  7. Remove the air intake duct (rear). Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Air Intake Duct>REMOVAL .
  8. Drain engine coolant. Ref. to COOLING(H4DOTC)>Engine Coolant>REPLACEMENT>DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
  9. Drain the engine oil. Ref. to LUBRICATION (H4DO)>Engine Oil>REPLACEMENT .
  10. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DOTC)>Front Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL .
  11. Disconnect the oil level switch connector from the engine harness, and remove the clip (A) securing the harness.
    Fig 5: Locating Oil Level Switch Connector And Harness Clip
    G09476614Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the front crossmember.
    Fig 6: Locating Engine Mounting And Front Crossmember Nuts
    G09480209Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the electric power steering gearbox. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>Electric Power Steering Gearbox>REMOVAL .
  14. Remove the front drive shaft LH. Ref. to DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM>Front Drive Shaft>REMOVAL .
  15. Lower the vehicle.
  16. Remove the intercooler. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Intercooler>REMOVAL .
  17. Remove the pitching stopper.
    Fig 7: Locating Pitching Stopper Bolts
    G11264561Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. 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 lift-up.
    Fig 8: Locating Transmission Harness Stay And CVT Bolt
    G11264562Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. 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 9: Lifting Engine Using Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
    G08316851Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the engine mounting LH from the engine.
    Fig 10: Locating Engine Mounting Bolts (Front/Rear)
    G11264648Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove clip (A) from the oil pan upper, and remove the oil level switch.
    Fig 11: Identifying Oil Pan Upper Clip
    G09476529Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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