Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2016 Subaru BRZ Limited, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Ignition Coil And Spark Plug (Fa20): Removal
- Hood sub-assembly setting (Refer to REMOVAL )
- Disconnection of the battery ground terminal (Refer to WORKING PRECAUTIONS AND NOTES )
- Front strut tower bar LH removal (Refer to FRONT STRUT TOWER BAR )
- Front strut tower bar RH removal (Refer to INSTALLATION )
- Air cleaner case sub-assembly removal (Refer to REMOVAL )
- Engine wiring disconnection
- Release the four clamps and disconnect the engine wiring.
- Remove the bolt and three clamps, and then disconnect the engine wiring.
- Removal of exhaust manifold (Refer to REMOVAL )
- Disconnection of front crossmember sub-assembly
- Remove the 2 nuts on the engine mount.
- Installation of SST
- Tie the exhaust pipe sub-assembly FR to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the rope.NOTE: This operation is required to avoid dropping the exhaust pipe sub-assembly FR.
- Tie the exhaust pipe sub-assembly FR to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the rope.
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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.