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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014LEGACY 2.5I, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALEXHAUSTEXHAUST SYSTEM (H4DO)FRONT EXHAUST PIPEREMOVAL
2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT Trans

Front Exhaust Pipe: Removal

2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Removal
CAUTION: Vehicle components are extremely hot after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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  2. Lift up the vehicle.
  3. Remove the under cover. Refer to REMOVAL .
  4. Disconnect the front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector (A) and rear oxygen sensor connector (B) and remove the clip (C) fastening the harness.
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Connector, Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector And Clip
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  5. Remove the rear exhaust pipe from center exhaust pipe.
    Fig 3: Locating Rear Exhaust Pipe From Center Exhaust Pipe
    G08317713Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the nuts which hold front exhaust pipe onto cylinder heads.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the front exhaust pipe and center exhaust pipe assembly.
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