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Chain Cover: Removal

NOTE: When replacing a single part, perform the work with the engine assembly installed to body.
  1. When working on the vehicle
    NOTE: When working on the vehicle, perform the following steps also.
    1. Remove the radiator and the condenser as a assembly. Ref. to COOLING (H4DO)>Radiator>REMOVAL .
  2. Drain the engine oil. Ref. to LUBRICATION (H4DO)>Engine Oil>REPLACEMENT .
  3. Remove the V-belts. Ref. to MECHANICAL (H4DO)>V-belt>REMOVAL>V-BELT .
  4. Remove the V-belt tensioner assembly. Ref. to MECHANICAL (H4DO)>V-belt>REMOVAL>V-BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY .
  5. Remove the generator. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS (H4DO)>Generator>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the A/C compressor. Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER>Compressor>REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the water pump pulley. Ref. to COOLING (H4DO)>Water Pump>REMOVAL>WATER PUMP .
  8. Remove the crank pulley. Ref. to MECHANICAL (H4DO)>Crank Pulley>REMOVAL .
  9. Disconnect the connector (A) and connector (B), and remove the clip (C) and clip (D) securing the engine wiring harness.
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  10. Disconnect the connector (A) and remove the clip (B) securing the oil level switch harness. (Impreza model)
  11. Disconnect the terminal (C), connector (D), connector (E) and connector (F), and remove the clip (G) and clip (H) securing the engine wiring harness. (Impreza model)
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  12. Disconnect the connector (A) and remove the clip (B) securing the oil level switch harness. (Crosstrek model)
  13. Remove the rubber cap (C) from the oil pressure switch. (Crosstrek model)
  14. Disconnect the terminal (D), connector (E), connector (F) and connector (G), and remove the clip (H) and clip (I) securing the engine wiring harness. (Crosstrek model)
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  15. Pull out the oil level gauge (A), and remove the oil level gauge guide (B) and crank pulley boss (C).
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  16. Remove the bolts securing the chain cover to the engine.
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  17. Expand the area shown in the figure using a crowbar or a similar tool wrapped in tape for protection, and remove the chain cover from the engine.
    CAUTION: The chain cover may contact the protrusion (a) of cam sprocket sensor plate and cause damage. When removing the chain cover, move the chain cover horizontally until it cannot contact with the cam sprocket, and then remove it carefully.
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  18. Remove the O-rings from cylinder head RH, cylinder head LH, cylinder block LH and the oil strainer.
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  19. Remove the liquid gasket from the chain cover and engine unit.
  20. Remove the front oil seal from the chain cover.
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