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Rocker Cover RH

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Subaru WRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:

When replacing a single part, perform the work with the engine assembly installed to body. 

  1. When working on the vehicle
    NOTE:

    When working on the vehicle, perform the following steps also. 

    1. Remove the V-belt covers.
      G14600900Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the air cleaner case. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>AIR CLEANER CASE>REMOVAL
  2. Remove the #1 ignition coil and the #3 ignition coil. Ref. to IGNITION (H4DOTC)>IGNITION COIL>REMOVAL>RH SIDE
  3. Remove the clip from the oil pipe (vacuum pump). (MT model)
    G14610731Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the clip securing the engine wiring harness from the cam carrier RH, and place it aside so that it does not interfere with work.
    G14610732Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the rocker cover RH.
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  6. Remove the rocker cover gasket (ring type) and the spark plug pipe gasket, and remove the liquid gasket.
    CAUTION:
    • When removing the liquid gasket from engine unit using scraper, use special care not to damage the cam lobe of camshaft RH. 
    • If the cam lobe of camshaft RH interferes, turn the crankshaft to the position where the scraper does not touch. 
    G14610734Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    G14610735Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the rocker cover gasket RH from the rocker cover RH, and remove the liquid gasket.