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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2005OUTBACK I, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALTIMING BELTENGINE MECHANICAL (H4SO)ENGINE ASSEMBLYREMOVAL
2005 Subaru Outback i, Standard

Engine Assembly: Removal

2005 Subaru Outback i, StandardSECTION Removal
  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Open the front hood fully and support with the front food stay.
  3. Collect the refrigerant from A/C system. < Ref. to PROCEDURE , Refrigerant Recovery Procedure. >
  4. Release the fuel pressure.

    < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel.> or < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >

  5. Remove the fuel filler cap.
  6. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
    G03827930Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the air intake duct, air cleaner case and air intake chamber.

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct.> < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case.> < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber. >

  8. Remove the under cover.
  9. Remove the radiator from vehicle. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Radiator. >
  10. Disconnect the A/C pressure hoses from A/C compressor.
  11. Remove the air intake chamber stay.
    Fig 2: Removing Air Intake Chamber Stay
    G03827931Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Disconnect the following connectors and cables.
    1. Front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector
      • U5 model
        Fig 3: Disconnecting Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Connector - U5 Model
        G03827932Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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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.