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Turbo Model

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  1. Open the front hood, and remove the upper grille bracket from the front hood.
    Fig 1: Locating Front Hood Bolts
    G09475882Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Using a marker pen, make alignment marks (A) on both the front hood and the front hood striker.
    Fig 2: Identifying Alignment Marks On Front Hood Striker And Front Hood
    G09475883Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the front hood striker from the front hood.
    Fig 3: Locating Bolts Of Front Hood Striker From Front Hood
    G09475884Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the front center grille assembly from the front hood.
    Fig 4: Locating Front Hood Bolts Of Front Center Grille Assembly
    G09476519Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the clip (A), lift the front of the collector cover in the direction of arrow, and then remove the collector cover.
    Fig 5: Removing Collector Cover
    G09476520Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. 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 6: Identifying Front Hood Damper
    G09476521Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  8. Remove the air intake duct (rear). < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
  9. Remove the under cover. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover. >
  10. Drain the engine oil. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Engine Oil. >
  11. Remove the front exhaust pipe. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
  12. Disconnect the oil level switch connector from the engine harness, and remove the clip (A) securing the harness.
    Fig 7: Locating Oil Level Switch Connector From Engine Harness
    G09476614Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the front crossmember.
    Fig 8: Locating Nuts Of Engine Mounting To Front Crossmember
    G09476522Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the electric power steering gearbox. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Electric Power Steering Gearbox. >
  15. Remove the front drive shaft LH. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Drive Shaft. >
  16. Lower the vehicle.
  17. Remove the intercooler. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler. >
  18. Remove the pitching stopper.
    Fig 9: Locating Pitching Stopper Nut
    G09476523Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the bolt securing the transmission harness stay to the CVT.
    NOTE: This procedure is required to prevent the transmission connector from touching the A/C pressure hose during engine removal/installation.
    Fig 10: Locating Bolt Of Transmission Harness Stay To CVT
    G09476524Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Lift up the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
    CAUTION: When lifting up the engine, pay attention to the clearance of each part and be careful not to lift the engine too much, in order to prevent damaging the vehicle.
    Fig 11: Supporting Engine Using Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
    G08316851Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the engine mounting LH from the engine.
    Fig 12: Locating Engine Mounting Bolts (LH)
    G09476619Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove clip (A) from the oil pan upper, and remove the oil level switch.
    Fig 13: Locating Bolts Of Oil Pan Upper
    G09476529Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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