2021 Subaru Forester BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Engine Assembly: Removal

  1. Remove the striker assembly front hood. Ref. to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>FRONT HOOD>DISASSEMBLY .
  2. Fully open the panel COMPL front hood. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>STAY ASSEMBLY FRONT HOOD .
  3. Remove the collector cover. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>COLLECTOR COVER>REMOVAL .
  4. Release the fuel pressure. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL>PROCEDURE>RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE .
  5. Collect the refrigerant. Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER>REFRIGERANT RECOVERY PROCEDURE>PROCEDURE .
  6. Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
    NOTE: This operation is required to release the inner pressure of the fuel tank.
  7. Disconnect the ground terminal of the battery sensor and the positive terminal of the battery. Ref. to GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .
  8. Remove the air intake boot. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>AIR INTAKE BOOT>REMOVAL .
  9. Remove the air cleaner case (rear). Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>AIR CLEANER CASE>REMOVAL .
  10. Remove the radiator. Ref. to COOLING (H4DO)>RADIATOR>REMOVAL .
  11. Disconnect the connector (A), connector (B) and terminal (C).
  12. Remove the clip (D) and clip (E) that secure the battery cable assembly.
  13. Disconnect the hose pressure suction and the hose pressure discharge from the A/C compressor. Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER>HOSE AND PIPE>REMOVAL .
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  14. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A).
  15. Disconnect the connector (B), and remove the engine wiring harness from the clip (C).
  16. Remove the clip (D) securing battery cable assembly and release the claw (E).
    G13867823Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Disconnect connector (A) from ECM.
    CAUTION: In order to prevent damaging the connector (A), check that the lock is released completely when moving the lever.
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  • • 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.