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Pipe Assembly: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the jack-up plate.
    Fig 1: Removing Jack-Up Plate
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  3. Remove the one pipe joint at the center of gearbox, and then connect the vinyl hose to pipe and joint. Discharge fluid by turning steering wheel fully clockwise and counterclockwise. Discharge fluid similarly from the other pipe.
    Fig 2: Identifying One Pipe Joint Center Of Gearbox
    G03815834Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the clamp E from pipes C and D.
    Fig 3: Identifying Clamp E From Pipes C And D
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  5. Disconnect the pipe C and D from gear box.
    Fig 4: Identifying Pipe C And D From Gear Box
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  6. Non-turbo model
    1. Remove the air intake duct. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
    2. Remove the bolt A.
    3. Disconnect the pipe C from oil pump. Disconnect the pipe D from return hose.
      CAUTION:
      • Do not allow fluid from the hose end to come into contact with pulley belt.
      • To prevent foreign matter from entering the hose and pipe, cover the open ends of them with a clean cloth.
        Fig 5: Identifying Pipe C From Oil Pump
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  7. Turbo model
    1. Remove the air cleaner.

      < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case. >

    2. Remove the coolant filler tank.
      Fig 6: Identifying Coolant Filler Tank
      G03815838Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the two bolts fixing pipe C and D.
    4. Disconnect the pipe C from oil pump. Disconnect the pipe D from return hose.
      CAUTION:
      • Do not allow fluid from the hose end to come into contact with pulley belt.
      • To prevent foreign matter from entering the hose and pipe, cover the open ends of them with a clean cloth.
      Fig 7: Identifying Pipe C From Oil Pump
      G03815839Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.