Non-Turbo Model

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Lift-up the vehicle.
Clean the transmission exterior.
Drain the ATF completely.
NOTE:
- Tighten the drain plug (ATF) after draining the ATF.
- Replace the gasket with a new one.
1. Tightening torque: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
Fig 1: Identifying Drain Plug (ATF) For Removal
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Remove the oil pan.
Remove and clean the magnet.
Remove the old gasket on the oil pan and transmission case completely.
Disconnect each solenoid connector and remove ATF temperature sensor from control valve.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Solenoid Connector
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Remove the control valve body.
NOTE: When Identifying the control valve body, be careful not to interfere with transfer duty solenoid wiring.

Fig 3: Identifying Control Valve Body
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