Subaru Downpipe Removal

WRX & WRX STI TMIC Removal

• WRX 2002 - 2007
• WRX STI 2004 - 2019
• Forester XT 2004 - 2009

GR TMIC Removal

• 2008 - 2014 WRX
• 2005 - 2009 Legacy GT
• 2005 - 2009 Outback XT
• 2009 - 2014 Forester XT
  
  

Subaru Upper Turbo Heatshield Removal

1. Apply penetrating oil to the bolts on the downpipe.  Allow it to sit for a reasonable amount of time before removing.
   
   
2. Using a 14mm wrench remove the two 14mm nuts and bolts as well as the three 14mm nuts attaching the downpipe to the turbo.  Save these as well as the bracket that held the heatshield for reuse with the COBB Downpipe.
   
   
3. Remove the 14mm bolt holding the downpipe to the transmission under the car.  This bolt is not used on the COBB downpipe.  On some vehicle there may be additional heat shielding preventing access to the bolt, these can be removed.
   
   
4. Remove the spring bolts holding the downpipe to your cat-back.  Save them for reuse later.
   
   
5. Disconnect the rear O2 sensor wiring harness from the connector attached to the transmission.
   
   
6. Now that the downpipe is completely loose you should be able to remove it from the car with a little wiggling.  If you're having a hard time you can remove the rear piece and remove it in two sections.