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Oil Level Switch: Removal

CAUTION: If engine oil spills over the following parts or similar parts, completely wipe it off to avoid emission of smoke and causing a fire.
  • Engine
  • Exhaust pipe
  • Under cover
NOTE: Components: Ref. to LUBRICATION (H4DO)>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>COMPONENT>OIL PAN .
  1. Remove the striker assembly front hood. Ref. to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>FRONT HOOD>DISASSEMBLY .
    NOTE: This procedure is necessary to prevent the lifting device and the striker assembly front hood from contacting with each other and causing damage. However, the procedure may be omitted if it is assured that the lifting device to be used will not make a contact.
  2. Fully open the hood COMPL front. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>STAY ASSEMBLY FRONT HOOD .
  3. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  4. Remove the V-belt covers.
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  5. Remove the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>AIR INTAKE DUCT>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the air intake boot.
    1. Remove the clip.
    2. Loosen the clamp.
      G00659598Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the air intake boot, and place it aside so that it does not interfere with the work.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to pull out the PCV hose.
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  7. Remove the TCM. (Impreza model) Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM)>REMOVAL .
  8. Remove the pitching stopper. (Crosstrek model) Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>TRANSMISSION MOUNTING SYSTEM>REMOVAL>PITCHING STOPPER .
  9. Drain the engine oil. Ref. to LUBRICATION (H4DO)>ENGINE OIL>REPLACEMENT .
  10. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL .
  11. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the crossmember COMPL front.
    G16761032Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the electric power steering gearbox. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>ELECTRIC POWER STEERING GEARBOX>REMOVAL .
  13. Remove the front drive shaft LH. Ref. to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>FRONT DRIVE SHAFT>REMOVAL .
  14. Using the ST1, install the ST2 to the engine unit.

    Preparation tool  :

    ST1: BOLT (18363AA050)

    ST2: HANGER (18360AA040)

    Tightening torque: 

    43 N.m (4.4 kgf-m, 31.7 ft-lb)

    G16761199Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. 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.
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    (A) To engine rear hanger
    (B) To ST (HANGER)
  16. Remove the engine mounting LH.
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  17. Remove the oil level switch.
    1. Disconnect the connector (A).
    2. Remove the clips securing the harness.
    3. Remove the oil level switch from the oil pan upper.
      G16761775Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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