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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014FORESTER 2.5I, ENG CD FB25BA, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 8 (EXHAUST SYSTEM (H4DOTC))FRONT EXHAUST PIPEDISASSEMBLY

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans

Front Exhaust Pipe: Disassembly

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Disassembly

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Remove the exhaust pipe cover from the turbocharger stay.

Fig 1: Locating Water Pump Pulley Cover To Turbocharger Stay Bolt
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Remove nuts which hold the center exhaust pipe (front) to the turbocharger, and remove the center exhaust pipe (front) together with the turbocharger stay (A).

Fig 2: Locating Turbocharger Stay Nut
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Remove the exhaust pipe cover from the front exhaust pipe.

Fig 3: Locating Exhaust Pipe Cover Mounting Bolts
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Remove nuts which secure the front exhaust pipe to the turbocharger, and remove the front exhaust pipe together with the turbocharger stay (A).

Fig 4: Locating Turbocharger Stay Mounting Bolts
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Remove the exhaust pipe cover from the front exhaust pipe.

Fig 5: Locating Exhaust Pipe Cover From Front Exhaust Pipe Mounting Bolts
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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.