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When Not Removing Front CROSSMEMBER

  1. Remove the striker - front hood. < Ref. to DISASSEMBLY , Front Hood. >
  2. Fully open the front hood. < Ref. to FRONT HOOD DAMPER STAY , NOTE, Note. >
  3. Remove the collector cover. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Collector Cover. >
  4. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
  5. Remove the air intake duct. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
  6. Remove the clip (A) and clip (B) which secure the engine harness and bulkhead harness to the bracket, and remove the bolt which secures the engine control module (ECM) to the bracket.
    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Harness And Bulkhead Harness Clips With Bolts
    G10266252Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Pull out the engine control module (ECM) from the bracket, and move it to a location that does not interfere operation.
    NOTE: When performing the pulling out operation, pay attention not to apply excessive load to the breather filter portion (a) in order to avoid the damage.
    Fig 2: Identifying Breather Filter Portion
    G10266253Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Drain the engine oil. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Engine Oil. >
  9. Remove the front exhaust pipe. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
  10. Disconnect the oil level switch connector from the engine harness, and remove the clip (A) securing the harness.
    Fig 3: Locating Oil Level Switch Connector From Engine Harness With Clip
    G09476614Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the front crossmember.
    Fig 4: Locating Engine Mounting Nuts
    G09476522Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the electric power steering gearbox. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Electric Power Steering Gearbox. >
  13. Remove the front drive shaft LH. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Drive Shaft. >
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Remove the intercooler. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler. >
  16. Disconnect the connector (A) from the brake vacuum pump.
  17. Disconnect connector (B) and terminal (C) from the generator, and remove the clip (D) securing the generator cord to the intake manifold.
    Fig 5: Identifying Generator Connector And Terminal With Clip
    G10266666Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Disconnect connector (A) from A/C compressor, and remove the generator cord from clip (B).
  19. Remove the clip (C) securing the generator cord to the fuel pipe protector, and move the generator cord to the left side wheel apron.
    Fig 6: Identifying A/C Compressor Connector And Clips
    G10266711Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the pitching stopper.
    Fig 7: Locating Pitching Stopper Bolt And Nut
    G10266670Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Lift up the vehicle. (CVT model)
  22. Set the transmission jack to the transmission. (CVT model)
    NOTE: Be careful that the support plate of transmission jack does not touch the transmission oil pan.
  23. Remove the rear crossmember and attach the ST. (CVT model)

    ST 41099YC001 ST REAR MOUNT

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb) 

    T2: 70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb) 

    Fig 8: Removing Rear Crossmember Using Rear Mount ST41099YC001
    G10266671Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Remove the transmission jack. (CVT model)
  25. Lower the vehicle. (CVT model)
  26. Remove the bolt (A) securing the transmission harness stay to the CVT. (CVT model)
    NOTE: This procedure is required to prevent the transmission connector from touching the A/C pressure hose during engine lift-up.
  27. Remove the air breather hose from the clip (B), and then remove the clip (B) from the pitching stopper bracket. (CVT model)
    NOTE: This procedure is required to prevent the clip from touching the A/C pressure hose during engine lift-up.
    Fig 9: Identifying Pitching Stopper Bracket Clip And Bolt
    G10266681Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  28. 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 10: Supporting Engine With Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
    G08316851Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  29. Remove the engine mounting LH from the engine.
    Fig 11: Locating Engine Mounting LH Bolts
    G10292392Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  30. Remove clip (A) from the oil pan upper, and remove the oil level switch.
    Fig 12: Identifying Oil Pan Upper Clip With Bolts
    G09476529Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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