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Have you got a shop vac? I’d be tempted to try that approach before disassembling anything.

I used this. $9 https://www.walmart.com/ip/Windscreen-Window-Wiper-Arm-Removal-Remover-Tool-Glass-Mechanics-Puller/928138325?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=7215&adid=22222222227091828794&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=t&wl3=204698997995&wl4=pla-330603826782&wl5=9003089&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=115056135&wl11=online&wl12=928138325&wl13=&veh=sem

The 105 month (8.75 years) interval for the T-Belt is real. Just had the belt changed on my wife's 2007 OB which has only 84K on the clock. The belt that came off (OEM) was cracking in a dozen places. $2500 for an engine rebuild. Take your pick.

identify subaru 2.2 engine stamp - top of engine pass side. For hesitation, try a can of Seafoam Transtune added to trann. Fluid. P/S leak will have to be located, then addressed.

Refreshing 2007 OBW purchased for my wife. 83k on the clock. When I got the glovebox out, I hit he wall, unable to remove the last piece of plastic necessary to access the filter cover. Hung up on the left side as you stare at it. On the 2007, could someone confirm that I have to remove the shifter trim ring, etc. as shown in this video: