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Intake Manifold: Removal

  1. Release fuel pressure. < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , OPERATION, Fuel. >
  2. Open fuel flap lid, and remove fuel filler cap.
  3. Disconnect battery ground cable.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
    G02874796Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove air intake duct and air cleaner case.

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct > and < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case.>

  5. Disconnect accelerator cable (A).
  6. Disconnect cruise control cable (B). (With cruise control model)
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Cruise Control Cable
    G02874797Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove power steering pump and tank from brackets.
    1. Remove resonator chamber.

      < Ref. to REMOVAL , Resonator Chambers.>

    2. Remove front V-belt.

      < Ref. to REMOVAL , V-belt.>

    3. Remove bolts which hold power steering pipes onto intake manifold protector.
      NOTE: Do not disconnect power steering hose.
      Fig 3: Removing Bolts Holding Power Steering Pipes
      G02874798Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Remove bolts which install power steering pump bracket.
      Fig 4: Removing Bolts
      G02874799Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Disconnect connector from power steering pump switch.
      Fig 5: Disconnecting Connector From Power Steering Pump Switch
      G02874800Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    6. Remove power steering tank from the bracket by pulling it upwards.
      Fig 6: Removing Power Steering Tank From Bracket
      G02874801Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    7. Place power steering pump and tank on the right side wheel apron.
    Fig 7: Placing Power Steering Pump
    G02874802Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect spark plug cords from spark plugs.
  9. Disconnect PCV hose from intake manifold.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting PCV Hose From Intake Manifold
    G02874803Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Disconnect engine coolant hose (A) from throttle body.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Engine Coolant Hose From Throttle Body
    G02874804Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Disconnect brake booster hose.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Brake Booster Hose
    G02874805Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove air cleaner case stay RH and engine harness bracket, and disconnect engine harness connectors from bulkhead harness connectors.
    Fig 11: Removing Air Cleaner Case Stay RH & Engine Harness Bracket
    G02874806Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Disconnect connectors from engine coolant temperature sensor.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Connectors From Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
    G02874807Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Disconnect knock sensor connector.
    Fig 13: Disconnecting Knock Sensor Connector
    G02874808Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Disconnect connector from crankshaft position sensor.
    Fig 14: Disconnecting Connector From Crankshaft Position Sensor
    G02874809Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Disconnect connector from oil pressure switch.
    Fig 15: Disconnecting Connector From Oil Pressure Switch
    G02874810Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Disconnect connector from camshaft position sensor.
    Fig 16: Disconnecting Connector From Camshaft Position Sensor
    G02874811Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove EGR pipe from intake manifold and cylinder head.
    Fig 17: Removing EGR Pipe From Intake Manifold & Cylinder Head
    G02874812Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Disconnect fuel hoses from fuel pipes.
    WARNING:
    • Do not spill fuel.
    • Catch fuel from hoses in a container or cloth.
    Fig 18: Disconnecting Fuel Hoses From Fuel Pipes
    G02874813Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove bolts which hold intake manifold onto cylinder heads, and remove intake manifold.
    Fig 19: Removing Bolts To Hold Intake Manifold Onto Cylinder Heads
    G02874814Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.