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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2004OUTBACK BASE, 4D WAGON, EJ251, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALENGINE MECHANICAL (H4SO)CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLYREMOVAL
2004 Subaru Outback Base, 4D Wagon, EJ251, Standard
Cylinder Head Assembly: Removal
2004 Subaru Outback Base, 4D Wagon, EJ251, StandardSECTION Removal
- Remove V-belt. Refer to REMOVAL , V-BELT.
- Remove crankshaft pulley. Refer to REMOVAL , CRANKSHAFT PULLEY.
- Remove belt cover. Refer to REMOVAL , BELT COVER.
- Remove timing belt assembly. Refer to REMOVAL , TIMING BELT ASSEMBLY.
- Remove camshaft sprocket. Refer to REMOVAL , CAMSHAFT SPROCKET.
- Remove intake manifold. Refer to REMOVAL , Intake Manifold.
- Remove bolt which installs A/C compressor bracket on cylinder head.
- Remove valve rocker assembly. Refer to REMOVAL , VALVE ROCKER ASSEMBLY.
- Remove camshaft. Refer to REMOVAL , CAMSHAFT.
- Remove cylinder head bolts in alphabetical sequence shown in Fig 1
.NOTE: Leave bolts (a) and (c) engaged by three or four threads to prevent cylinder head from falling.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.