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Rocker Cover LH

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 striker - front hood. Refer to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>FRONT HOOD>DISASSEMBLY .
    2. Fully open the front hood. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>FRONT HOOD STAY .
    3. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
    4. Remove the V-belt covers. (Except for hybrid model)
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    5. Remove the clip from the air intake boot, and loosen the clamp.
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    6. 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 air intake duct. Refer to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>AIR INTAKE DUCT>REMOVAL .
    8. Remove the pitching stopper. (CVT model)

      Except for hybrid model: 

      Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>TRANSMISSION MOUNTING SYSTEM>REMOVAL>PITCHING STOPPER .

      Hybrid model: 

      Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TH2A)>TRANSMISSION MOUNTING SYSTEM>REMOVAL>PITCHING STOPPER .

    9. Remove the pitching stopper. (MT model)

      5MT model: 

      Refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (5MT)>TRANSMISSION MOUNTING SYSTEM>REMOVAL>PITCHING STOPPER .

      6MT model: 

      Refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (6MT)>TRANSMISSION MOUNTING SYSTEM>REMOVAL>PITCHING STOPPER .

    10. Remove the battery.

      Except for hybrid model: 

      Refer to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>BATTERY>REMOVAL .

      Hybrid model: 

      Refer to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS (H4DO (HEV))>BATTERY>REMOVAL .

    11. Disengage the claw (A) which holds the battery cable assembly to the bracket (except for hybrid model), and disengage the claw (B) which holds the engine wiring harness.
    12. Remove the bracket.
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    13. Disconnect connector (A) from ECM.
      CAUTION: In order to prevent damaging the connector (A), check that the lock is released completely when moving the lever.
      NOTE: To disconnect the connector (A), press the portion (a) shown in the figure to release the lock and move the lever in the direction of arrow.
      • Except for hybrid model
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      • Hybrid model
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    14. Disconnect connector (B) and terminal (C) from the main fuse box.
    15. Remove the engine wiring harness from the clip (D), place it aside so that it does not interfere with work.
      • Except for hybrid model
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      • Hybrid model
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    16. Remove the fuel pipe protector from the high-pressure fuel pump case and intake manifold assembly. (Impreza model)
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    17. Remove the fuel pipe protector No. 1 from the high-pressure fuel pump case and intake manifold assembly. (Crosstrek model)
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    18. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to EXHAUST (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL .
    19. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the front crossmember. (CVT model)
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    20. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the front crossmember. (MT model)
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    21. Lower the vehicle.
    22. Using the ST1, install the ST2 to the engine unit. (Except for hybrid model)

      Preparation tool: 

      ST1: BOLT (18363AA050)

      ST2: HANGER (18360AA040)

      Tightening torque: 

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

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    23. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
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    24. While gradually lifting up the engine, set the ST between the engine mount LH and front crossmember, and then slowly lower the engine.
      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.
      • To avoid damaging the ST, be sure to set the ST as shown in the figure.
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      • After lowering the engine, rock the engine to check that the ST does not come off.

      Preparation tool: 

      ST: STAND ASSY (18632AA030)

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    25. Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
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  2. Remove the #2 ignition coil and the #4 ignition coil. Refer to IGNITION (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>IGNITION COIL>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the rocker cover LH.
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  4. Remove the rocker cover gasket (ring type) and the spark plug pipe gasket, and remove the liquid gasket.
    CAUTION:
    • When removing the liquid gasket from engine unit using scraper, use special care not to damage the cam lobe of camshaft LH.
    • If the cam lobe of camshaft LH interferes, turn the crankshaft to the position where the scraper does not touch.
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  5. Remove the rocker cover gasket LH from the rocker cover LH, and remove the liquid gasket.
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