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Intake Side

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Connecting/Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
    G08317298Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the air intake duct. (RH side only) Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct.
  3. Remove the reservoir tank. (LH side only) Refer to REMOVAL , Reservoir Tank.
  4. Disconnect the connector (A) from the oil control solenoid, and remove the oil control solenoid from the chain cover.
    • RH side
      Fig 2: Locating Oil Control Solenoid Connector Mounting Bolts (RH Side)
      G08315399Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • LH side
      Fig 3: Locating Oil Control Solenoid Connector Mounting Bolts (LH Side)
      G08315400Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.