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Engine Assembly: Removal

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  1. Fully open the front hood. Ref. to FRONT HOOD DAMPER STAY
    NOTE: Repair Contents.
  2. Remove the collector cover.
    1. Carefully pull up the rear of collector cover at two positions (A).
    2. Carefully pull up the front of collector cover at two positions (B) while moving it forward.
      Fig 1: Removing Collector Cover
      G11585612Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Collect the refrigerant. Ref. to PROCEDURE , Refrigerant Recovery Procedure.
  4. Release the fuel pressure. Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel.
  5. Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
    NOTE: This operation is required to release the inner pressure of the fuel tank.
  6. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to BATTERY
    NOTE: Repair Contents.
  7. Remove the air intake duct. Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct.
  8. Remove the air intake boot. Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Boot.
  9. Remove the air cleaner case (rear) together with the air cleaner element. Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case.
  10. Remove the radiator. Ref. to REMOVAL , Radiator.
  11. Disconnect the connector (A) and terminal (B) from the generator.
  12. Disconnect the connector (C) and connector (D) from the A/C compressor.
  13. Remove the harness cover (E) from the collector cover bracket.
  14. Remove the clip (F) from the fuel pipe protector (LH), and move the generator cord to the left side wheel apron.
    Fig 2: Identifying Connectors, Harness Cover And Fuel Pipe Protector Clip (LH)
    G10263603Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Disconnect the A/C pressure hoses from A/C compressor. Ref. to REMOVAL , Hose and Pipe.
  16. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose.
    Fig 3: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Hose Clamp
    G10263914Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Disconnect the heater inlet hose (A) and the heater outlet hose (B).
    Fig 4: Identifying Heater Inlet Hose And Outlet Hose
    G10263915Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Disconnect the engine harness connector (A) from the main fuse box, and remove the engine harness from the claw (B) of the main fuse box.
  19. Remove the engine harness from the clip (C) and move the engine harness to the engine side.
    Fig 5: Identifying Engine Harness And Clip
    G10263916Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. While pressing the area (A) shown in the figure, move the lock lever (B) in the direction of the arrow to disconnect the engine harness connector from ECM.
    Fig 6: Moving Lock Lever
    G10262520Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Lift up the vehicle.
  22. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.
  23. Disconnect the ground cable on the engine side.
    Fig 7: Identifying Ground Cable Bolts
    G10263918Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Remove the bolts and nuts which hold the lower side of transmission to the engine.
    Fig 8: Identifying Transmission Lower Side Bolts Holes
    G09480208Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Lower the vehicle.
  26. Remove the starter. Ref. to REMOVAL , Starter.
  27. Separate the torque converter clutch from the drive plate.
    1. Remove the service hole plug.
      Fig 9: Identifying Service Hole Plug
      G10263572Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Insert the wrench into the crank pulley bolt, and rotate the crank pulley to remove the four bolts securing the torque converter clutch to the drive plate.
    3. Attach the ST to the torque converter clutch case.

      ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

      Fig 10: Attaching ST To Torque Converter Case
      G06654366Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  28. Disconnect the fuel delivery tube and evaporation hose.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to spill fuel.
    • Catch the fuel from the tubes using a container or cloth.
    1. Remove the clip (A) securing the fuel delivery tube.
    2. Attach ST to the fuel pipe assembly and push ST in the direction of arrow mark to disconnect the quick connector of the fuel delivery tube (B).

      ST 42099AE000 QUICK CONNECTOR RELEASE

    3. Disconnect the evaporation hose (C) from the fuel pipe assembly.
      Fig 11: Disconnecting Evaporation Hose From Fuel Pipe Assembly
      G10263541Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  29. Remove the throttle body. Ref. to REMOVAL , Throttle Body.
  30. Disconnect the sensor harness connector.
    Fig 12: Identifying Sensor Harness Connector
    G10263923Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  31. Remove the engine harness connector (A) from the engine hanger bracket, and remove the engine hanger bracket.
    Fig 13: Identifying Engine Hanger Bracket Bolts
    G10263924Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  32. Remove the collector cover bracket from the intake manifold.
    Fig 14: Identifying Collector Cover Bracket And Intake Manifold
    G10263925Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  33. Disconnect the engine harness connector.
    NOTE: This procedure is required to prevent the ST from contacting with the connectors in the next step.
    Fig 15: Identifying Engine Harness Connector
    G10263926Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  34. Attach the ST.

    ST 18360AA020 HANGER

    Tightening torque: 

    19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb) 

    Fig 16: Attaching ST
    G10263927Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  35. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
    Fig 17: Supporting Engine With Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
    G08316851Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  36. Remove the bolts and nuts securing the front mounting bracket to the cradle and the bracket, and remove the front cushion rubber together with the front mounting bracket from the chain cover.
    Fig 18: Identifying Front Mounting Bracket Bolts And Nuts
    G10263929Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  37. Remove the bolt securing the upper side of the transmission to the engine, and separate the transmission and the engine.
    CAUTION: Before removing the engine away from transmission, check to be sure no work has been overlooked.
    Fig 19: Identifying Transmission Upper Side Bolts Hole
    G09480221Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  38. Remove the engine from the vehicle.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.
    1. Move the engine horizontally until engine is withdrawn from transmission.
    2. Slowly move the engine away from engine compartment.
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