Chain Cover: Disassembly

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Disassembly
  1. Remove the oil filler cap.
    Fig 1: Locating Oil Filler Cap
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  2. Remove the engine oil filter and the oil pump union. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Engine Oil Filter. >
  3. Remove the oil pressure switch. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Oil Pressure Switch. >
  4. Remove the engine oil temperature sensor. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Engine Oil Temperature Sensor. >
  5. Remove the oil control solenoid. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Oil Control Solenoid. >
  6. Remove the camshaft position sensor. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Camshaft Position Sensor. >
  7. Remove the actuator cover from chain cover.
    Fig 2: Locating Actuator Cover Bolts
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  8. Remove the sensor cover from chain cover.
    Fig 3: Locating Sensor Cover Bolt
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