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Gasoline Engine Model

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  1. Open the front hood, and make alignment marks (A) on both the front hood and the front hood striker by using a marker pen.
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Hood And Striker Alignment Marks
    G09486058Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the front hood striker from the front hood.
    Fig 2: Removing Front Hood Striker From Front Hood
    G09486059Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Change the front hood stay position from (A) to (B), and completely open the front hood.
    Fig 3: Identifying Front Hood Stay Position
    G09486060Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the V-belt covers.
    Fig 4: Locating V-Belt Cover Mounting Bolt
    G09486061Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Collect the refrigerant from A/C system. < Ref. to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY PROCEDURE .>
  6. Release the fuel pressure. < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel.>
  7. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
    G09486062Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the air intake duct. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct.>
  9. Remove the air intake boot. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Boot.>
  10. Disconnect the connector from the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor, and remove the clip (A) which holds the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor harness.
    Fig 6: Locating Mass Air Flow And Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector
    G09486063Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the air cleaner case (rear).
    Fig 7: Locating Air Cleaner Case (Rear)
    G09486064Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the radiator. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Radiator.>
  13. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the intake manifold.
    Fig 8: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Hose Clamp
    G09486065Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the clip holding the air breather hose to the engine rear hanger. (MT model)
    Fig 9: Locating Air Breather Hose Clip
    G09486066Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Disconnect the engine harness connector.
    1. Remove the bolt securing the bulkhead harness connector bracket.
      Fig 10: Locating Bulkhead Harness Connector Bracket Mounting Bolt
      G09486067Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Disconnect the bulkhead harness connector from the engine harness connector (black) and engine harness connector (brown).
      Fig 11: Disconnecting Bulkhead Harness Connector
      G09486068Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the bolts which secure the generator cord stay to the chain cover.
    Fig 12: Locating Generator Cord Stay To Chain Cover Mounting Bolt
    G09486069Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Disconnect connector (A) and terminal (B) from the generator, and disconnect connector (C) from A/C compressor.
  18. Remove the generator cord from the clip (D) and move the generator cord to the left side wheel apron.
    Fig 13: Identifying Generator Cord Related Components
    G00554637Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Disconnect the A/C pressure hoses from A/C compressor. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Hose and Pipe.>
  20. Disconnect the heater inlet hose and heater outlet hose.
    Fig 14: Locating Heater Inlet And Outlet Hose Clamp
    G09486071Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Disconnect the water hose from CVTF cooler (with warmer feature). (CVT model)
    Fig 15: Locating CVTF Cooler Water Hose Clamp
    G09475896Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove the bolt which secures the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) to the transmission, and move the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) to the right side of the transmission. (CVT model)
    Fig 16: Locating CVTF Cooler To Transmission Mounting Bolt
    G09486073Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Lift up the vehicle.
  24. Remove the front exhaust pipe. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.>
  25. Disconnect the ground cable on the engine side.
    Fig 17: Locating Ground Cable Mounting Bolt
    G09486074Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Remove the bolts and nuts which hold the lower side of transmission to the engine.
    • CVT model
      Fig 18: Locating Transmission To Engine Mounting Bolts And Nuts (CVT Model)
      G09486075Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • MT model
      Fig 19: Locating Transmission To Engine Mounting Bolts And Nuts (MT Model)
      G09486076Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the front crossmember. (CVT model)
    Fig 20: Locating Engine Mounting To Front Crossmember Mounting Nut (CVT Model)
    G09486077Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  28. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the front crossmember. (MT model)
    Fig 21: Locating Engine Mounting To Front Crossmember Mounting Nut (MT Model)
    G09486078Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  29. Separate the torque converter clutch from the drive plate. (CVT model)
    1. Lower the vehicle.
    2. Remove the throttle body. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Throttle Body.>
    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 securing the torque converter clutch to drive plate.
      Fig 22: Separating Torque Converter Clutch From Drive Plate Using Wrench
      G09486079Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  30. Disconnect the bulkhead harness connector from the transmission harness connector (A) and the inhibitor harness connector (B), and disconnect the transmission radio ground terminal (C) from the vehicle body. (CVT model)
    Fig 23: Identifying Transmission, Inhibitor Harness Connector And Ground Terminal
    G09486082Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  31. Remove the pitching stopper.
    Fig 24: Locating Pitching Stopper Mounting Bolt And Nut
    G09486083Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  32. Remove the transmission case cover. (CVT model)
    Fig 25: Locating Transmission Case Cover Mounting Bolt (CVT Models)
    G09486084Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  33. Remove the bolt which holds the transmission harness stay. (CVT model)
    Fig 26: Locating Transmission Harness Stay Mounting Bolt (CVT Model)
    G09486085Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  34. Remove the bolt which holds the transmission harness to the control valve body, and turn the transmission harness clockwise till the bolt hole can be seen as shown in the figure, and tighten the bolt to temporary lock the harness. (CVT model)
    NOTE: This procedure is required to prevent the transmission harness from touching the vehicle body during engine removal/installation.
    Fig 27: Locating Transmission Harness To Control Valve Body
    G09486086Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  35. 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. Disconnect the quick connector on the fuel delivery tube from the fuel pipe assembly, and remove the clip (A) securing the fuel delivery tube.
      NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.
      Fig 28: Disconnecting Quick Connector
      G09486087Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      Fig 29: Locating Quick Connector Slider
      G09486088Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Disconnect the evaporation hose from the fuel pipe assembly.
      Fig 30: Locating Fuel Pipe Assembly
      G09486089Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  36. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
    Fig 31: Supporting Engine Using Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
    G09486090Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  37. 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 32: Supporting Transmission Using Garage Jack
    G09486091Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  38. Separate the 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 REMOVAL , Starter.>
    2. Attach the ST to the torque converter clutch case. (CVT model)

      ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

      Fig 33: Attaching Stopper Set To Torque Converter Clutch Case (CVT Model)
      G09486092Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the bolts which hold the upper side of the transmission to the engine.
    • CVT model
      Fig 34: Locating Upper Side Transmission To Engine Mounting Nut (CVT Model)
      G09486093Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • MT model
      Fig 35: Locating Upper Side Transmission To Engine Mounting Nut (MT Model)
      G09486094Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  39. 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. Move the engine horizontally until main shaft is withdrawn from clutch cover. (MT model)
    4. Slowly move the engine away from engine compartment.
  40. Remove the engine mounting from the engine.
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