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Rear Sub Frame: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
    NOTE: For models other than STI model, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  2. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.
  3. Remove the rear exhaust pipe.
    • STI model: < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. >
    • Except for STI model: < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. >
  4. Remove the propeller shaft assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Propeller Shaft. >
  5. Remove the clip and bolt on the harness clamp, and remove the rear ABS wheel speed sensor.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to damage the sensor.
    • Do not apply excessive force to the sensor harness.
    Fig 1: Locating Harness Clamp Clip And Bolt
    G08551334Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the disc brake assembly - rear. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Disc Brake Assembly. >
  7. Remove the cable assembly - parking brake and the parking brake shoe. (Models without EyeSight) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake). >
  8. Disconnect the electronic parking brake harness. (Models with EyeSight) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Parking Brake Cable. >
    Fig 2: Locating Electronic Parking Brake Harness Bolts
    G10271904Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the clamp of the sub rear harness.
    Fig 3: Locating Sub Rear Harness Clamp
    G09488435Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the sensor assembly - headlight beam leveler. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Height Sensor. >
  11. Remove the fuel tank protector.
    • STI model: < Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Tank Protector. >
    • Except for STI model: < Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Tank Protector. >
  12. Remove the rear sub frame assembly.
    1. Remove the bolts and nuts from the lower side of rear shock absorber assembly.
      Fig 4: Locating Rear Shock Absorber Assembly Bolts
      G07914020Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Support the rear sub frame assembly using a transmission jack.
      CAUTION: The rear sub frame assembly is heavy. Make sure that it is horizontally-supported.
    3. Remove the bolt, and remove the left and right sub frame supports and the rear sub frame support.
    4. Remove the rear sub frame assembly.
      CAUTION: While checking there is no dragging of harness and wire, lower it slowly with a transmission jack.
      Fig 5: Supporting Rear Sub Frame Assembly Using Transmission Jack
      G10269475Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. As necessary, remove each part from the rear sub frame assembly.
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