Engine Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Outback, 2003 Subaru Legacy, and 2003 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Set the vehicle on lift arms.
Open front hood fully and support with stay.
Raise rear seat, and turn floor mat up.
Release fuel pressure. See RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , OPERATION, Fuel.
Remove filler cap.
Collect refrigerant, and remove pressure hoses. (With A/C) See REMOVAL , Flexible Hose.
Disconnect battery ground cable.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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Remove air intake duct and air cleaner case. See REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. > and See REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case. >
Remove under cover.
Remove radiator from vehicle. See REMOVAL , Radiator. >
Remove ATF cooler pipe from body. See REMOVAL , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose.
Remove air cleaner case stay.
- MT model
  
  Fig 2: Removing Air Cleaner Case Stay (MT Model)
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- AT model
  
  Fig 3: Removing Air Cleaner Case Stay (AT Model)
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Disconnect the following connectors and cables.
1. Engine ground terminal
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Engine Ground Terminal
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2. Engine harness connectors
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Engine Harness Connectors
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3. Alternator connector, terminal and A/C compressor connector
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Alternator Connector, Terminal & A/C Compressor Connector
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4. Accelerator cable and cruise control cable
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Accelerator Cable & Cruise Control Cable
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5. Pressure switch
Fig 8: Identifying Pressure Switch
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Disconnect the following hoses.
1. Brake booster vacuum hose
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
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2. Heater inlet/outlet hose
Fig 10: Identifying Heater Inlet/Outlet Hose
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Remove power steering pump from bracket.
1. Remove resonator chamber.
  
  Fig 11: Removing Resonator Chamber
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2. Loosen lock bolt and slider bolt, and remove front side V-belt.
  See REMOVAL , V-belt.
3. Remove pipe with bracket.
  
  Fig 12: Removing Pipe With Bracket
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4. Remove bolts which install power steering pump bracket.
  
  Fig 13: Removing Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts
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5. Remove power steering tank from the bracket by pulling it upward.
  
  Fig 14: Removing Power Steering Tank From Bracket
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6. Place power steering pump on the right side wheel apron.
Fig 15: Placing Power Steering Pump On Right Side Wheel Apron
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Remove front and center exhaust pipe.
See REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe> and See REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe.
Remove nuts which hold lower side of transmission to engine.

Fig 16: Removing Nuts Holding Lower Side Of Transmission To Engine
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Remove nuts which install front cushion rubber onto front crossmember.

Fig 17: Removing Front Cushion Rubber Nuts
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Separate torque converter clutch from drive plate. (AT model)
1. Lower the vehicle.
2. Remove service hole plug.
3. Remove bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
4. Remove other bolts while rotating the crankshaft pulley using ST.
1. ST 499977100 CRANK PULLEY WRENCH
Fig 18: Separating Torque Converter Clutch From Drive Plate (AT Model)
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Remove pitching stopper.

Fig 19: Removing Pitching Stopper
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Disconnect fuel delivery hose, return hose and evaporation hose.
CAUTION:
- Disconnect hose with its end wrapped with cloth to prevent fuel from splashing.
- Catch fuel from hose into container.
Fig 20: Disconnecting Fuel Delivery Hose, Return Hose & Evaporation Hose
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Support engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.

Fig 21: Supporting Engine With Lifting Device & Wire Ropes
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Support transmission with a garage jack.
CAUTION: Before moving engine away from transmission, check to be sure no work has been overlooked. Doing this is very important in order to facilitate re-installation and because transmission lowers under its own weight.

Fig 22: Supporting Transmission With Garage Jack
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Separation of engine and transmission.
1. Remove starter. See REMOVAL , Starter.
2. Remove bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.
Fig 23: Removing Bolts Holding Upper Side Of Transmission To Engine
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Install ST to torque converter clutch case. (AT model)
1. ST 498277200 STOPPER SET
Fig 24: Installing ST To Torque Converter Clutch Case (AT Model)
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Remove engine from vehicle.
1. Slightly raise engine.
2. Raise transmission with garage jack.
3. Move engine horizontally until main shaft is withdrawn from clutch cover.
4. Slowly move engine away from engine room.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.

Fig 25: Removing Engine From Vehicle
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Remove front cushion rubbers.