LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Subaru >> 2018 >> Forester 2.5i, Standard Trans >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different variant/trim >> Section 11 (Engine Mechanical (H4DOTC)) >> Engine Assembly >> Removal

Engine Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
  1. Remove the bracket - grille UPR, and the grille assembly - front CTR. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Front Grille>REMOVAL>FRONT GRILLE UPPER (TYPE A) .
  2. Using a marker pen, make alignment marks (A) on the hood COMPL - front and the striker - front hood.
    G12512412Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the striker - front hood from the hood COMPL - front.
    G12512413Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Change the mounting position of the stay assembly - front hood from (A) to (B), and completely open the hood COMPL - front.

    Tightening torque: 

    20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)

    G12512414Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the collector cover.
    1. Remove the clip (A).
    2. Hold the shaded area (B) by hand and carefully pull the RH side (C) upward.
    3. Hold the shaded area (D) by hand and carefully pull the LH side (E) upward.
      G12512415Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Collect the refrigerant from A/C system. Ref. to HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)>REFRIGERANT RECOVERY PROCEDURE .
  7. Release the fuel pressure. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>Fuel>PROCEDURE>RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE .
  8. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
  9. Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
    NOTE: This operation is required to release the inner pressure of the fuel tank.
  10. Remove the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Air Intake Duct>REMOVAL .
  11. Remove the intercooler. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>INTERCOOLER>REMOVAL .
  12. Remove the intake duct No. 1 and intake duct No. 2. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>INTAKE DUCT>REMOVAL>INTAKE DUCT NO. 1 . Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>INTAKE DUCT>REMOVAL>INTAKE DUCT NO. 2 .
  13. Remove the radiator. Ref. to COOLING (H4DOTC)>Radiator>REMOVAL .
  14. Disconnect sections (A) and (B) of the brake booster vacuum hose from the brake vacuum pump and intake manifold, and remove the brake booster vacuum hose from the clip (C).
  15. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose from the clip (D), and place the brake booster vacuum hose aside so that it does not interfere with the work.
    G12512416Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Disconnect the bulkhead harness connectors from the engine wiring harness connectors.
    G12512417Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Disconnect the connector (A) from the brake vacuum pump.
  18. Disconnect connector (B) and terminal (C) from the generator, and remove the clip (D) securing the generator cord to the intake manifold.
    G12512418Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Disconnect connector (A) from A/C compressor, and remove the generator cord from clip (B).
  20. Remove the clip (C) securing the generator cord to the fuel pipe protector, and move the generator cord aside so that it does not interfere with the work.
    G12512419Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Disconnect the A/C pressure hoses from A/C compressor. Ref. to HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)>Hose and Pipe>REMOVAL .
    G12512420Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Disconnect the heater inlet hose (A) from the water pipe assembly, and disconnect the heater outlet hose (B) from the water pipe LH.
    G12512421Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Disconnect the engine coolant inlet hose and engine coolant outlet hose from the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) and EGR cooler.
    G12512422Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>Front Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL .
  25. Disconnect the ground cable from the oil pipe assembly.
    G12512423Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Remove the lower bolt securing the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) to the CVT.
    G12512424Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. Remove the bolts and nuts which hold the lower side of transmission to the engine.
    G12512425Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  28. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the front crossmember.
    G12512426Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  29. Lower the vehicle.
  30. Remove the pitching stopper.
    G12512427Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  31. Separate the torque converter assembly from drive plate.
    1. Remove the starter. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS (H4DO)>Starter>REMOVAL .
    2. Remove the service hole plug.
      G12512428Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Insert the wrench into the crank pulley bolt, and rotate the crank pulley to remove the bolts (4 places) securing the torque converter assembly to the drive plate.
      G12512429Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Attach the ST to the converter case.

      ST 498277200 STOPPER SET 

      G12512430Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  32. Remove the clip (A) securing the bulkhead harness to the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature).
  33. Remove the upper bolt securing the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) to the CVT, and move the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) at the locations that do not interfere operation.
    G12512431Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  34. Remove the bolt securing the transmission harness stay to the CVT.
    NOTE: This procedure is required to prevent the transmission connector from touching the A/C pressure hose during engine removal/installation.
    G12512432Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  35. Disconnect the fuel delivery tube and evaporation hose.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to spill fuel.
    • Catch the fuel from the tubes using a container or cloth.
    1. Disconnect the quick connector on the fuel delivery tube from the fuel pipe assembly, and remove the clip (A) securing the fuel delivery tube.
      NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.
      G12512433Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      G12512434Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Disconnect the evaporation hose from the fuel pipe assembly.
      G12512435Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  36. Separate the engine and transmission.
    CAUTION: Before removing the engine away from transmission, check to be sure no work has been overlooked.
    1. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
      G12512436Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Support the transmission with a garage jack.
      CAUTION: Be sure to perform this procedure to prevent the transmission from lowering by its own weight.
      G12512437Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the bolts which hold the upper side of the transmission to the engine.
      G12512438Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  37. Remove the engine from the vehicle.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.
    1. Move the engine horizontally until engine is withdrawn from transmission.
    2. Slowly move the engine away from engine compartment.
  38. Remove the engine mounting from the engine.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals