Forester F4-2.5L SOHC (2004)
10. Drain the engine oil.
Set a container under the vehicle, and remove the drain plug from oil pan.
11. Remove the front and center exhaust pipes.
12. Remove the nuts which install front cushion rubber onto front crossmember.
13. Remove the bolts which install oil pan on cylinder block while raising up engine.
14. Insert the oil pan cutter blade between the cylinder block-to-oil pan clearance.
CAUTION: Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool in place of oil pan cutter.
15. Remove the oil strainer.
