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Engine Assembly: Removal

  1. 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 1: Identifying Front Hood Damper Mounting Positions
    G08579986Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the V-belt covers.
    Fig 2: Locating V-Belt Cover Mounting Bolts
    G08579987Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Collect the refrigerant from A/C system. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY PROCEDURE .
  4. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE .
  5. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 3: Connecting/Disconnecting Battery Ground Terminal
    G08579605Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the air intake duct. Refer to REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the air intake boot. Refer to REMOVAL .
  8. Disconnect the connector (A) from the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor, and remove the clip (B) which holds the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor harness.
  9. Remove the suction hose (C) from the air cleaner case (rear).
    Fig 4: Identifying Mass Air Flow Connector, Suction Hose And Clip
    G08579619Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the air cleaner case (rear).
    Fig 5: Locating Rear Air Cleaner Case Mounting Clips
    G08579620Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the radiator. Refer to REMOVAL .
  12. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the intake manifold.
    Fig 6: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Hose Clip
    G08579618Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Disconnect the engine harness connector.
    1. Remove the bolt securing the bulkhead harness connector bracket.
      Fig 7: Locating Bulkhead Harness Connector Bracket Mounting Bolt
      G08579992Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Disconnect the bulkhead harness connector from the engine harness connector (black) and engine harness connector (brown).
      Fig 8: Locating Bulkhead Harness Connector And Engine Harness Connector
      G08579993Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the bolts which secure the generator cord stay to the chain cover.
    Fig 9: Locating Generator Cord Stay Mounting Bolt
    G08579994Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Disconnect the connectors (A) and (B) from the A/C compressor.
    Fig 10: Identifying A/C Compressor Connectors
    G08579995Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Disconnect the connector (A) and the terminal (B) from the generator, and disconnect the clip (C) which secures to the stay of the A/C compressor.
  17. Remove the generator cord from the clip (D) and move the generator cord to the left side wheel apron.
    Fig 11: Identifying A/C Compressor Connector, Terminal And Clips
    G08579996Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Disconnect the following hoses.
    1. A/C pressure hose Refer to REMOVAL .
    2. Heater inlet hose and heater outlet hose
      Fig 12: Locating Heater Inlet And Outlet Hose Clamps
      G08579997Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the V-belts. Refer to REMOVAL .
  20. Remove the generator. Refer to REMOVAL .
  21. Remove the power steering pump.
    1. Disconnect the connector from power steering pump.
      Fig 13: Locating Power Steering Pump Connector
      G08579998Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the power steering pump together with the power steering pump bracket from the engine.
      Fig 14: Locating Power Steering Pump Bracket Mounting Bolts
      G08579999Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Mount the power steering pump together with the power steering pump bracket on RH side wheel apron.
  22. Lift up the vehicle.
  23. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to REMOVAL .
  24. Disconnect the ground cable on the engine side.
    Fig 15: Locating Engine Side Ground Cables
    G08580000Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Remove the bolts and nuts which hold the lower side of transmission to the engine.
    • CVT model
      Fig 16: Locating Transmission To Engine Lower Side Mounting Bolts And Nuts (AT Model)
      G08316839Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • MT model
      Fig 17: Locating Transmission To Engine Lower Side Mounting Bolts And Nuts (MT Model)
      G08316840Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Remove the starter. Refer to REMOVAL .
  27. Separate the torque converter clutch from the drive plate. (CVT model)
    1. Remove the service hole plug.
    2. Insert the wrench into the crank pulley bolt and rotate the crank pulley to remove the bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
      Fig 18: Separating Torque Converter Clutch From Drive Plate (CVT Model)
      G08580003Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  28. Disconnect the fuel delivery hose and evaporation hose.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to spill fuel.
    • Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
    1. Attach ST to the fuel delivery pipe and push ST in the direction of arrow mark to disconnect the quick connector of the fuel delivery hose.

      ST 42099AE000 QUICK CONNECTOR RELEASE

      Fig 19: Disconnecting Fuel Delivery Hose And Evaporation Hose
      G08580004Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the clip and disconnect the evaporation hose from the evaporation pipe.
      Fig 20: Locating Evaporation Hose Mounting Clip
      G08580005Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  29. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
    Fig 21: Lifting Engine Using Wire Ropes
    G08316851Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  30. Remove the bolt and nut which secure engine mounting to the cradle.
    Fig 22: Locating Engine Mounting To Cradle Mounting Bolts And Nuts
    G08580007Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  31. Remove the bolts which hold the engine mounting to the engine mounting bracket.
    Fig 23: Locating Engine Mounting To Engine Mounting Bracket Mounting Bolts
    G08580008Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  32. Separate the engine and transmission.
    CAUTION: Before removing the engine away from transmission, check to be sure no work has been overlooked.
    1. Remove the starter. Refer to REMOVAL .
    2. Attach the ST to the torque converter clutch case. (CVT model)

      ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

      Fig 24: Separating Engine And Transmission Using Stopper Set
      G08316853Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the bolts which hold the upper side of the transmission to the engine.
      • CVT model
        Fig 25: Locating Transmission To Engine Upper Side Mounting Bolts (CVT Model)
        G08316854Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      • MT model
        Fig 26: Locating Transmission To Engine Upper Side Mounting Bolts (MT Model)
        G08316855Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  33. Remove the engine from the vehicle.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.
    1. Slightly raise the engine.
    2. Move the engine horizontally until main shaft is withdrawn from clutch cover. (MT model)
    3. Slowly move the engine away from engine compartment.
  34. Remove the engine mounting bracket from the engine.
    Fig 27: Locating Engine Mounting Bracket Mounting Bolts
    G08580012Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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