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Intake Manifold: Removal

  1. Release the fuel pressure. < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE, PROCEDURE , Fuel. >
  2. Open the fuel filler flap lid, and remove the fuel filler cap.
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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  4. Remove the air intake duct, air cleaner case and air intake chamber. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case. > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber. >
  5. Remove the generator. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Generator. >
  6. Remove the power steering pump and reservoir tank from bracket.
    1. Remove the bolts which hold power steering pipes onto the protector.
      NOTE: Do not disconnect the power steering hose.
      Fig 2: Removing Bolts Which Hold Power Steering Pipes Onto Protector
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    2. Remove the bolts which install power steering pump bracket.
      Fig 3: Removing Bolts Which Install Power Steering Pump Bracket
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    3. Disconnect the connector (A) from the power steering pump switch.
      Fig 4: Disconnecting Connector From Power Steering Pump Switch
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    4. Remove the reservoir tank from the bracket by pulling it upwards.
      Fig 5: Removing Reservoir Tank From Bracket By Pulling It Upwards
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    5. Place the power steering pump on the right side wheel apron.
      Fig 6: Placing Power Steering Pump On Right Side Wheel Apron
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  7. Disconnect the spark plug cords from spark plugs by pulling the plug cap. (Do not pull the cord.)
  8. Disconnect the engine coolant hoses (A) from throttle body.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Engine Coolant Hoses From Throttle Body
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  9. Disconnect the brake booster hose (A).
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Brake Booster Hose
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  10. Disconnect the PCV hose (A) from intake manifold.
  11. Disconnect the engine harness connectors (B) from bulkhead harness connectors.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting PCV Hose And Engine Harness Connectors
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  12. Disconnect the connectors from engine coolant temperature sensor.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Connectors From Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
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  13. Disconnect the knock sensor connector.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Knock Sensor Connector
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  14. Disconnect the connector from crankshaft position sensor.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Connector From Crankshaft Position Sensor
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  15. Disconnect the connector from oil pressure switch (A).
    Fig 13: Disconnecting Connector From Oil Pressure Switch
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  16. Disconnect the connector from camshaft position sensor.
    Fig 14: Disconnecting Connector From Camshaft Position Sensor
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  17. Remove the EGR pipe from intake manifold.
    Fig 15: Removing EGR Pipe From Intake Manifold
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  18. Disconnect the fuel hoses from fuel pipes.
    1. Separate the quick connectors of fuel delivery line and return line by pushing the ST to the direction of arrow.

      ST 42099AE000 CONNECTOR REMOVER

    2. Remove the clip, and separate the evaporation hose from pipe.
    WARNING:
    • Be careful not to spill fuel.
    • Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
      Fig 16: Removing Clip Using Connector Remover ST 42099AE000
      G03805183Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the bolts which secure intake manifold to cylinder head.
    Fig 17: Removing Bolts Which Secure Intake Manifold To Cylinder Head
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  20. Remove the intake manifold.