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Intake Manifold: Removal

  1. Remove the collector cover.
  2. Release the fuel pressure. < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
  3. Open the fuel filler flap lid, and remove the fuel filler cap.
  4. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
    G05019586Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the air cleaner case and air intake chamber. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case. > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber. >
  6. Disconnect the connector (A) from the throttle body.
  7. Disconnect the engine harness connector (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Engine Harness And Throttle Body Connector
    G05018403Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the engine coolant hose from throttle body.
    Fig 3: Locating Engine Coolant Hose
    G05018404Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the PCV hose.
    Fig 4: Locating PCV Hose
    G05341039Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Disconnect the brake booster hose.
    Fig 5: Locating Brake Booster Hose
    G05665249Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Disconnect the fuel hoses from the fuel pipe.
    1. Disconnect the connector of fuel pipe by pushing the ST in the direction of arrow.

      ST 42099AE000 CONNECTOR REMOVER

    2. Remove the clip and disconnect the evaporation hose from the pipe.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to spill fuel.
    • Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
      Fig 6: Attaching ST To Fuel Delivery Pipe
      G05018407Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the EGR pipe from the EGR valve.
    NOTE: Be careful not to drop the gasket.
    Fig 7: Identifying EGR Pipe From EGR Valve
    G05665251Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the fuel pipe protector LH.
    Fig 8: Locating Fuel Pipe Protector (LH)
    G05018408Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the engine harness from the fuel injector pipe LH.
  15. Remove the bolts which hold fuel injector pipe LH to cylinder head.
    Fig 9: Locating Fuel Injector Pipe Bolts
    G05018418Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the fuel pipe protector RH.
    Fig 10: Locating Fuel Pipe Protector With Bolts (RH)
    G05018455Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the engine harness from the fuel injector pipe RH.
  18. Remove the bolts which hold the fuel injector pipe RH to the cylinder head.
    Fig 11: Locating Fuel Injector Pipe Bolts (RH)
    G05018411Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the bolts which hold the intake manifold to the cylinder head.
    • LH side
      Fig 12: Identifying Intake Manifold Bolts (LH)
      G05018415Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • RH side
      Fig 13: Identifying Intake Manifold Bolts (RH)
      G05018413Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the intake manifold.
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