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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014FORESTER 2.5I, ENG CD FB25BA, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 2 (ENGINE MECHANICAL (H4DOTC))CYLINDER BLOCKREMOVAL
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans

Cylinder Block: Removal

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
  1. Remove the engine from the vehicle. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Engine Assembly. >
  2. Remove the crankshaft position sensor plate with drive plate. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Drive Plate. >
  3. Remove the intake manifold. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intake Manifold. >
  4. Remove the tumble generator valve assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Tumble Generator Valve Assembly. >
  5. Remove the engine wiring harness. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Engine Wiring Harness. >
  6. Remove the chain cover. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Chain Cover. >
  7. Remove the rocker cover. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rocker Cover. >
  8. Remove the cam carrier. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Cam Carrier. >
  9. Remove the cylinder head. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Cylinder Head. >
  10. Remove the crank sprocket. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Crank Sprocket. >
  11. Remove the engine rear hanger from cylinder block RH.
    Fig 1: Locating Engine Rear Hanger Bolts
    G09480539Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the bolts securing the water pipe assembly and PCV connector to the cylinder block, and remove the water pipe assembly and PCV connector as a set from cylinder block.
    Fig 2: Locating Water Pipe Assembly Bolts
    G09480540Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the O-ring from the cylinder block and PCV connector.
    Fig 3: Locating Cylinder Block And PCV Connector O-Rings
    G09480541Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the knock sensor from cylinder block LH.
    Fig 4: Locating Cylinder Block LH Knock Sensor
    G09480542Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the PCV valve from the cylinder block RH.
    Fig 5: Locating PCV Valve
    G09480543Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the bolts securing the crankshaft position sensor holder from the cylinder block LH, and remove the crankshaft position sensor with crankshaft position sensor holder.
    Fig 6: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor Holder Bolts
    G09480544Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Set the part so that the oil pan is on the upper side.
  18. Remove the oil pan upper with oil pan from cylinder block.
    NOTE: Pry the points shown in the figure with a crowbar wrapped by protective tape, and then remove the oil pan upper.
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