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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2016LEGACY 2.5IREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 2 (ENGINE MECHANICAL (H6DO))CYLINDER HEADREMOVAL
2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Cylinder Head: Removal
2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Remove the engine from vehicle. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Engine Assembly. >
- Remove the crank pulley. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Crank Pulley. >
- Remove the chain cover. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Chain Cover. >
- Remove the timing chain assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Timing Chain Assembly. >
- Remove the cam sprocket. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Cam Sprocket. >
- Remove the crank sprocket. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Crank Sprocket. >
- Remove the camshaft. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Camshaft. >
- Remove the seal bolt shown in the figure.
- Remove the cylinder head bolts in the numerical order as shown in the figure.NOTE: Leave bolts (2) and (4) engaged by three or four threads to prevent the cylinder head from falling.
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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.