2005 Subaru Outback RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Starting/Charging Systems (H4SO): Generator: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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  2. Disconnect the connector and terminal from generator.
    • 2.5L Non-turbo model (U5)
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Connector And Terminal From Generator - 2.5L Non-Turbo Model (U5)
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    • 2.5L Non-turbo model (Except for U5)
      Fig 3: Disconnecting Connector And Terminal From Generator - 2.5L Non-Turbo Model (Except For U5)
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    • 3.0L Non-turbo model
      Fig 4: Disconnecting Connector And Terminal From Generator - 3.0L Non-Turbo Model
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    • Turbo model
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Connector And Terminal From Generator - Turbo Model
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  3. Remove the V-belt covers.
  4. Remove the V-belts.

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , V-belt for (H4SO model), REMOVAL , V-belt for (H4DOTC model) or REMOVAL , V-belt for (H6DO model).

  5. Remove the bolts which install the generator onto bracket.
Fig 6: Removing Bolts From Generator to Bracket
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