Thank you so much for this video. It's extremely helpful and goes into depth that no one else has. This is going to make changing my plugs so much easier!!
@@nevadarobert7908 Plugs changed succesfully! For other inexperienced folks like me, I used: 1) 3/8 drive torque wrench 2) 3/8 drive universal joint 3) 3/8 drive 9/16-Inch Spark Plug Socket 4) 3/8 drive 3-inch extension bar 5) 10mm socket for the coil pack bolts (with a smaller wrench) 6) 14mm socket for the battery tray (I had two extra bolts on the left side that I used a flat wrench for) 7) Monkey wrench for the battery removal Also needed: 1) Flathead screwdriver 2) Flashlight
Just did my 2017 a couple days before seeing this. Lots of good tips here. I guess they decided to make it even more of a pain in the ‘17…I loosened the motor mounts and jacked the engine up a couple of inches also-made it way easier. No need to unplug the coils then and way more space. Also maybe the ‘17 is different, but had to do an idle relearn. It ran pretty rough after, but after the relearn it was smooth as silk. Happy DIY-ing!
This is a complete money grab by the dealer. They'll explain that the high cost is because the service manual says that the engine needs to be lifted. What they won't tell you is that no one actually does that because it's not necessary. This is probably ~ 30 minute job for experienced Subaru mechanics. I let the dealer do the first change on my Forester because I actually believed them about having to lift the motor. But I did the second change myself in a little over an hour.
Looks like Subaru designed this to get us to pay $400 for someone to do. 😢. Thanks for the video. Great explaining. But I think this may exceed my diy patience, abilities and tools.
I disconnect the sensor. That turns off the power. I then make sure all the MAF sensor cleaner has evaporated. Since I am never in a hurry I let it air out for 15 minutes before reconnecting the plug.
I disconnect the sensor plug. I let the MAF sensor air dry. Then reconnect it. The other option is disconnect the negative cable on the 12 volt battery.
@@nevadarobert7908 Thanks! I wasn't sure if it was some sort of relay thing, that maybe it was powered open and remained that way and needed to be reset or something. Great video, reminds me a lot of my dad and I couldn't figure out why until I saw those Wisconsin plates.
Thank you so much for this video. It's extremely helpful and goes into depth that no one else has. This is going to make changing my plugs so much easier!!
Thank you
@@nevadarobert7908 Plugs changed succesfully!
For other inexperienced folks like me, I used:
1) 3/8 drive torque wrench
2) 3/8 drive universal joint
3) 3/8 drive 9/16-Inch Spark Plug Socket
4) 3/8 drive 3-inch extension bar
5) 10mm socket for the coil pack bolts (with a smaller wrench)
6) 14mm socket for the battery tray (I had two extra bolts on the left side that I used a flat wrench for)
7) Monkey wrench for the battery removal
Also needed:
1) Flathead screwdriver
2) Flashlight
@@late_blue Good job!
Just did my 2017 a couple days before seeing this. Lots of good tips here. I guess they decided to make it even more of a pain in the ‘17…I loosened the motor mounts and jacked the engine up a couple of inches also-made it way easier. No need to unplug the coils then and way more space. Also maybe the ‘17 is different, but had to do an idle relearn. It ran pretty rough after, but after the relearn it was smooth as silk. Happy DIY-ing!
You did just fine by loosening the motor mounts. I have seen others do exactly the same thing.
Did you only loosen the side mounts, or the one at the front as well?
Great video, thanks for sharing. Made me realize that I don't want to do this myself. :)
I to have set limits on my projects. As Dirty Harry said in Magnum Force “ A man’s got to know his limitations “
This is a complete money grab by the dealer. They'll explain that the high cost is because the service manual says that the engine needs to be lifted. What they won't tell you is that no one actually does that because it's not necessary. This is probably ~ 30 minute job for experienced Subaru mechanics. I let the dealer do the first change on my Forester because I actually believed them about having to lift the motor. But I did the second change myself in a little over an hour.
Very good to know.
Easier than the 2017...there are two more bolts on that battery cage, down between the engine and frame.
Good to know 👍🏻
Question.
The metal battery tray did it have 2 bolts on the side.
4 bolts on the top,
For a total of 6 bolts.
The car is not here. I will check this weekend. I am curious why it matters?
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Would just a regular 14mm deep socket with the U-joint extension be good enough?
Good question. As long as the plug fits the socket it should work. Best of luck!
Looks like Subaru designed this to get us to pay $400 for someone to do. 😢. Thanks for the video. Great explaining. But I think this may exceed my diy patience, abilities and tools.
I totally agree with you! Most important with diy is knowing when to say no.
How does one power down the Mass Air Flow sensors?
I disconnect the sensor. That turns off the power. I then make sure all the MAF sensor cleaner has evaporated. Since I am never in a hurry I let it air out for 15 minutes before reconnecting the plug.
I disconnect the sensor plug. I let the MAF sensor air dry. Then reconnect it. The other option is disconnect the negative cable on the 12 volt battery.
I posted a video for you ua-cam.com/video/M1-SldoqV6o/v-deo.html
@@nevadarobert7908 Thanks! I wasn't sure if it was some sort of relay thing, that maybe it was powered open and remained that way and needed to be reset or something. Great video, reminds me a lot of my dad and I couldn't figure out why until I saw those Wisconsin plates.
@@CDinkle Go Wisconsin! Glad to help.
They trying to get ahold of me at the moment