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Pipe Assembly: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the under cover. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover. >
  3. Lift up the vehicle, and remove the front crossmember support plate.
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Crossmember Support Plate
    G10298067Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the one pipe joint at the center of the gearbox, and connect the vinyl hose to the pipe and the joint. Discharge the fluid by turning the steering wheel fully clockwise and counterclockwise. Discharge the fluid similarly from other pipes.
    Fig 2: Locating Pipe Joint
    G10298068Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the clamp E from return hose and pressure hose.
    Fig 3: Identifying Return Hose, Pressure Hose And Clamp E
    G10298069Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the return hose from return pipe and disconnect the pressure hose from feed pipe.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Pressure Hose From Feed Pipe
    G10298070Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the air intake duct. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
  8. Disconnect the suction hose and pressure hose from oil pump.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Suction Hose And Pressure Hose From Oil Pump
    G10298071Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the suction hose and return hose from the reservoir tank.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Suction Hose And Return Hose From Reservoir Tank
    G10298072Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the hose bracket and take out the hose assembly from vehicle.
    Fig 7: Removing Hose Bracket And Hose Assembly From Vehicle
    G10298073Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.