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Pipe Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the jack-up plate.
    Fig 1: Removing Jack-Up Plate
    G00952030Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the one pipe joint at the center of gearbox, and then connect the vinyl hose to pipe and joint. Discharge fluid by turning steering wheel fully clockwise and counterclockwise. Discharge fluid similarly from the other pipe.
    Fig 2: Identifying Steering Wheel Pipe
    G00952031Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the clamp E from pipes C and D.
    Fig 3: Removing Clamp E From Pipes C And D
    G00952032Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the pipe C and D from gear box.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Pipe C And D From Gear Box
    G00952033Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. NON-TURBO MODEL
    1. Remove the air intake duct. < Ref. to REMOVAL .>
    2. (2) Remove the bolt A.
    3. (3) Disconnect the pipe C from oil pump. Disconnect the pipe D from return hose.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not allow fluid from the hose end to come into contact with pulley belt.
    • To prevent foreign matter from entering the hose and pipe, cover the open ends of them with a clean cloth.
      Fig 5: Disconnecting Pipe C From Oil Pump And Pipe D From Return Hose
      G00952034Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. TURBO MODEL
  1. Remove the air cleaner.

    < Ref. to REMOVAL .>

  2. Remove the coolant filler tank.
    Fig 6: Removing Coolant Filler Tank
    G00952035Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the two bolts fixing pipe C and D.
  4. Disconnect the pipe C from oil pump. disconnect the pipe D from return hose.
CAUTION:
  • Do not allow fluid from the hose end to come into contact with pulley belt.
  • To prevent foreign matter from entering the hose and pipe, cover the open ends of them with a clean cloth.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Pipe C From Oil Pump And Pipe D From Return Hose
    G00952036Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.