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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. Remove the under cover - front.
  3. Clean the transmission exterior.
  4. Remove the CVTF drain plug to drain CVTF.
  5. Remove the oil pan.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to allow foreign matter such as dust or dirt to enter the oil pan.
    Fig 1: Oil Pan And Screws
    G08317809Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the magnet.
  7. Remove the oil strainer.
    Fig 2: Locating Oil Strainer Nuts
    G10218601Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the O-ring from oil strainer.
Fig 3: O-Ring And Oil Strainer
G10218602Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.