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Engine Assembly: Removal

  1. 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 1: Positioning Front Hood Damper
    G06650639Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the V-belt covers.
  3. Collect the refrigerant from A/C system. < Ref. to AC-20, Refrigerant Recovery Procedure.>
  4. Release the fuel pressure. < Ref. to FU(H4SO)-48, RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE, PROCEDURE, Fuel.>
  5. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
    G07911463Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
  7. Remove the air intake duct. < Ref. to IN(H4SO)-9, REMOVAL, Air Intake Duct.>
  8. Remove the air intake boot assembly. < Ref. to IN(H4SO)-8, REMOVAL, Air Intake Boot.>
  9. Remove the radiator. < Ref. to CO(H4SO)-19, REMOVAL, Radiator.>
  10. Remove the front exhaust pipe. < Ref. to EX(H4SO)-4, REMOVAL, Front Exhaust Pipe.>
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Remove the bolt, and disconnect the bulkhead harness connector from the engine harness connector and rear engine hanger.
    Fig 3: Locating Bulkhead Harness Connector Mounting Bolt
    G06650641Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Slide the engine harness connector in the direction of the arrow and remove it from the rear engine hanger.
    Fig 4: Sliding Engine Harness Connector
    G07909635Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Disconnect connector (A) and terminal (B) from the generator, and remove the generator cord from clip (C).
  15. Disconnect connector (D) from the A/C compressor.
    Fig 5: Identifying Generator Connector, Terminal And Clip
    G06650643Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the clip which secure the generator cord to the intake manifold protector LH.
    Fig 6: Locating Generator Cord Mounting Clip
    G06650644Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Disconnect the following hoses.
    1. A/C pressure hose < Ref. to AC-68, REMOVAL, Hose and Pipe.>
    2. Brake booster vacuum hose
      Fig 7: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
      G07911468Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Heater inlet hose and heater outlet hose
      Fig 8: Locating Heater Inlet Hose And Heater Outlet Hose
      G06650646Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the power steering pump.
    1. Remove the V-belts. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , V-belt.>
    2. Disconnect the connector (A) from power steering pump, and remove the power steering pump together with the power steering pump bracket from engine and stopper rod.
      Fig 9: Locating Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts
      G07911470Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Mount the power steering pump together with the power steering pump bracket on RH side wheel apron.
  19. Lift up the vehicle.
  20. Disconnect the ground cable on the engine side.
    Fig 10: Locating Ground Cable
    G06650647Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 11: Locating Ground Cable
    G05659695Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Lower the vehicle.
  22. Separate the torque converter clutch from the drive plate. (CVT model)
    1. Remove the throttle body. < Ref. to FU(H4SO)-15, REMOVAL, Throttle Body.>
    2. Remove the manifold absolute pressure sensor. < Ref. to FU(H4SO)-32, REMOVAL, Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor.>
    3. Remove the service hole plug.
    4. Insert the wrench into the crank pulley bolt, and rotate the crank pulley to remove the four bolts which hold torque converter clutch to the drive plate.
      Fig 12: Removing Crank Pulley Bolt Using Wrench
      G04997610Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Disconnect the fuel delivery hose (A) and evaporation hose (B).
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to spill fuel.
    • Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
    1. Attach ST to the fuel delivery pipe and push ST in the direction of arrow mark to disconnect the quick connector of the fuel delivery hose (A).

      ST 42099AE000 QUICK CONNECTOR RELEASE

    2. Remove the clip and disconnect the evaporation hose (B) from the evaporation pipe.
      Fig 13: Attaching ST To Fuel Delivery Pipe
      G06648251Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
    Fig 14: Supporting Engine With Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
    G04997613Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Remove the stopper rod.
    Fig 15: Identifying Stopper Rod
    G06650652Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Remove the bolt and nut which secure engine mounting to the cradle.
    Fig 16: Locating Engine Mounting Bolts
    G06650653Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. Lift up the vehicle.
    CAUTION: When lifting up the vehicle, raise up wire ropes at the same time.
  28. Remove the bolts which secure the engine mounting onto the engine, and remove the engine mounting.
    Fig 17: Locating Engine Mounting Bolts
    G06650654Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  29. Remove the bolts and nuts which hold the lower side of transmission to the engine.
    • CVT model
      Fig 18: Locating Transmission Bolts (CVT Model)
      G06650655Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • MT model
      Fig 19: Locating Transmission Bolts (MT Model)
      G05002964Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  30. Lower the vehicle.
    CAUTION: When lifting down the vehicle, lower wire ropes at the same time.
  31. Support the transmission with a garage jack.
    NOTE: Fine adjustment of the transmission height can be performed with this operation.
    Fig 20: Supporting Transmission Using Garage Jack
    G07911481Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  32. Separation of engine and transmission
    CAUTION: Before removing the engine away from transmission, check to be sure no work has been overlooked.
    1. Remove the starter. < Ref. to SC(H4SO)-9, REMOVAL, Starter.>
    2. Attach the ST to the torque converter clutch case. (CVT model)

      ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

      Fig 21: Attaching ST To Torque Converter Clutch Case
      G07911482Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the bolts which hold the upper side of the transmission to the engine.
      • CVT model
        Fig 22: Locating Transmission Bolts (CVT Model)
        G06650659Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      • MT model
        Fig 23: Locating Transmission Bolts (MT Model)
        G05335715Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  33. Remove the engine from vehicle.
    1. Slightly raise the engine.
    2. Adjust the height of the transmission with garage jack.
    3. Move the engine horizontally until main shaft is withdrawn from clutch cover. (MT model)
    4. Slowly move the engine away from engine compartment.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.
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