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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014LEGACY 2.5I, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALACCESSORY DRIVE BELTSENGINE MECHANICAL (H4DO)ROCKER COVERREMOVALROCKER COVER RH

2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT Trans

Rocker Cover RH

2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Rocker Cover RH

NOTE: When replacing a single part, perform the work with the engine assembly installed to body.

When working on the vehicle
NOTE: When working on the vehicle, perform the following steps also.
1. Remove the air cleaner case. Refer to REMOVAL .
2. Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot, and loosen the clamps (B) and (C) securing the air intake boot to the throttle body.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Air Intake Boot Clip And Clamps
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3. Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Throttle Body Air Intake Boot
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4. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the #1 ignition coil and the #3 ignition coil. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the intake manifold protector RH.

Fig 3: Locating Intake Manifold Protector RH Mounting Bolts
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Remove the rocker cover RH.

Fig 4: Locating Rocker Cover RH Mounting Bolts
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Remove the rocker cover gasket RH, #1 spark plug pipe gasket and #3 spark plug pipe gasket, and remove the liquid gasket.
CAUTION:
- When removing the liquid gasket from engine unit using scraper, use special care not to damage the cam lobe of camshaft RH.
- If the cam lobe of camshaft RH interferes, turn the crankshaft to the position where the scraper does not touch.

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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.