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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2012IMPREZA WRX STI F4-2.5L DOHC TURBOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMSTARTER MOTORSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STI F4-2.5L DOHC Turbo
Removal and Replacement
2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STI F4-2.5L DOHC TurboSECTION Removal and Replacement
Starter
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Remove the intercooler.
3. Disconnect the connector (B) and terminal (A) from starter.
4. Remove the starter from transmission.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
Tightening torque: 10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb)
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Remove the intercooler.
3. Disconnect the connector (B) and terminal (A) from starter.
4. Remove the starter from transmission.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
Tightening torque: 10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb)
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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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.