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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014LEGACY 2.5I, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCEFUEL DELIVERYFUEL INJECTION SYSTEM (H4DO)OIL CONTROL SOLENOIDREMOVAL

2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT Trans

Oil Control Solenoid: Removal

2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the air intake duct. (RH side only) Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the reservoir tank. (LH side only) Refer to REMOVAL .
Disconnect the connector (A) from the intake oil control solenoid, and remove the intake oil control solenoid from the chain cover.
- RH side
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Intake Oil Control Solenoid Connector With Bolts (RH Side)
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- LH side
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Intake Oil Control Solenoid Connector With Bolts (LH Side)
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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.