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Engine Assembly: Removal

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  1. Change the bolt installation position from (A) to (B), then open the front hood completely.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Front Hood Bolts Installation Position
    G05955106Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the collector cover.
  3. Collect the refrigerant from A/C system. < Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY PROCEDURE . >
  4. Release the fuel pressure. < Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
  5. Remove the battery. < Refer to REMOVAL , Battery. >
  6. Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
  7. Remove the air intake duct and air cleaner case. < Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. > < Refer to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case. >
  8. Remove the intercooler. < Refer to REMOVAL , Intercooler. >
  9. Remove the radiator. < Refer to REMOVAL , Radiator. >
  10. Remove the coolant filler tank. < Refer to REMOVAL , Coolant Filler Tank. >
  11. Disconnect the bulkhead harness connectors from the engine harness connectors.
    Fig 2: Locating Bulkhead Harness Connector
    G08570665Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the engine harness connector from the engine harness bracket.
    Fig 3: Locating Engine Harness Connector
    G08570666Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Disconnect the following connectors and terminals.
    1. Generator connector and terminal
      Fig 4: Locating Generator Connector And Terminal
      G08540261Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Secondary air pump connector
      Fig 5: Locating Secondary Air Pump Connector
      G08540262Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Disconnect the connector (A) from the A/C compressor, and remove the clip (B) securing the generator cord.
    Fig 6: Identifying A/C Compressor, Connector And Clip
    G08540263Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Disconnect the following hoses.
    1. A/C pressure hose < Refer to REMOVAL , Hose and Pipe. >
    2. Brake booster vacuum hose
      Fig 7: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Hose Clamp
      G08540264Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Heater inlet hose and heater outlet hose
      Fig 8: Locating Heater Inlet And Heater Outlet Hose
      G08540265Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the power steering pump.
    1. Remove the front side belts. < Refer to FRONT SIDE BELT , REMOVAL, V-belt. >
    2. Disconnect the connector from power steering pump switch.
      Fig 9: Locating Power Steering Pump Switch Connector
      G08538645Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the power steering pump from the engine.
      Fig 10: Locating Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts
      G05955114Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Place the power steering pump on the right side wheel apron.
  17. Remove the center exhaust pipe. < Refer to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  18. Remove the turbocharger. < Refer to REMOVAL , Turbocharger. >
  19. Remove the joint pipe and front exhaust pipe. < Refer to REMOVAL , Joint Pipe. > < Refer to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
  20. Disconnect the ground cable on the engine side.
    Fig 11: Locating Ground Cable Mounting Bolt
    G05955115Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the bolts and nuts which hold the lower side of transmission to the engine.
    Fig 12: Locating Bolts And Nuts Which Hold Lower Side Of Transmission To Engine
    G05002488Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the front crossmember.
    Fig 13: Locating Nuts Which Secure The Engine Mounting To Front Crossmember
    G05955117Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Lower the vehicle.
  24. Separate the torque converter clutch from the drive plate.
    1. Remove the service hole plug.
    2. Insert the wrench into the crank pulley bolt and rotate the crank pulley to remove the bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
      Fig 14: Separating Torque Converter Clutch From Drive Plate
      G04998634Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Remove the pitching stopper.
    Fig 15: Locating Pitching Stopper
    G05955119Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Attach ST to the fuel delivery pipe and push ST in the direction of arrow mark to disconnect the fuel delivery hose.

    ST 42099AE000 QUICK CONNECTOR RELEASE

    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to spill fuel.
    • Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
      Fig 16: Disconnecting Fuel Delivery Hose
      G08563409Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. Disconnect the fuel return hose using the ST.

    ST 18371AA000 CONNECTOR REMOVER

    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to spill fuel.
    • Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
    1. Attach ST to the fuel return pipe as shown in the figure.
      Fig 17: Attaching Special Tool (ST) To Fuel Return Pipe
      G07910665Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Insert the front side of ST into the quick connector.
      Fig 18: Inserting Front Side Of ST Into Quick Connector
      G07910666Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Insert the back side of ST into the quick connector and push ST in the direction of arrow mark to disconnect the fuel return hose.
      Fig 19: Disconnecting Fuel Return Hose
      G07910667Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  28. Remove the clip and disconnect the evaporation hose from the fuel pipe.
    Fig 20: Locating Fuel Pipe Evaporation Hose Clip
    G06648763Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  29. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
    Fig 21: Supporting Engine With Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
    G04997613Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  30. Support the transmission with a garage jack.
    CAUTION: Be sure to perform this procedure to prevent the transmission from lowering by its own weight.
    Fig 22: Supporting Transmission Using Garage Jack
    G08563415Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  31. 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. < Refer to REMOVAL , Starter. >
    2. Attach the ST to the torque converter clutch case.

      ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

      Fig 23: 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.
      Fig 24: Identifying Bolts Which Hold Right Upper Side Of Transmission To Engine
      G05002484Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  32. 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. Slightly raise the engine.
    2. Raise the transmission with garage jack.
    3. Slowly move the engine away from engine compartment.
  33. Remove the engine mounting from the engine.
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