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Oil Pan and Strainer: Removal

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CAUTION:
  • Directly after the vehicle has been running or the engine has been idling for a long time, the CVTF is hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
  • Be careful not to spill CVTF on the exhaust pipe to prevent it from emitting smoke or causing a fire. If the CVTF adheres, wipe it off completely.
  1. Lift up the vehicle.
  2. Clean the transmission exterior.
  3. Remove the CVTF drain plug to drain CVTF.
  4. Remove the oil pan.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to allow foreign matter such as dust or dirt to enter the oil pan.
    Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pan Mounting Bolts
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  5. Remove the magnet.
  6. Remove the oil strainer.
    Fig 2: Locating Oil Strainer Bolts
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  7. Remove the O-ring from oil strainer.
Fig 3: Removing O-Ring From Oil Strainer
G10218602Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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