Forester F4-2.5L SOHC (2004)
Oil Pick Up/Strainer: Service and Repair
Oil Pan and Strainer
REMOVAL
1. Set the vehicle on lift arms.
2. Remove the front wheels.
3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
4. Remove the air intake duct and air cleaner case.
5. Remove the pitching stopper.
6. Remove the radiator upper brackets.
7. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
8. Lift-up the vehicle.
CAUTION: When lifting up the vehicle, rise up the wire rope together.
9. Remove the under cover.