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LH Side

  1. Remove the collector cover.
  2. Remove the battery. < refer to REMOVAL , Battery >
  3. Disconnect the air duct from the secondary air pump.
  4. Remove the bolts that secure the air duct to the rocker cover LH, and lift the air duct.
    Fig 1: Locating Rocker Cover And Air Duct
    G05661164Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the connector from ignition coil.
  6. Remove the ignition coil.
    NOTE: Turn #4 ignition coil by 180 degrees to remove it.
    Fig 2: Locating Ignition Coil
    G07681064Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the spark plug with a spark plug socket.