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Throttle Body: Removal

  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Remove the collector cover.
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
    G05019586Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Lift up the vehicle.
  5. Remove the under cover.
  6. Drain approximately 3.0 fi (3.2 US qt, 2.6 lmp qt) of coolant. Refer to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.
  7. Remove the intercooler. Refer to REMOVAL , Intercooler.
  8. Disconnect the connectors from the throttle position sensor.
    Fig 2: Locating Connectors From Throttle Position Sensor
    G05954719Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the bolts which secure the air bypass pipe and PCV pipe to the intake manifold, and loosen the clamp which connects the throttle body and duct.
    Fig 3: Locating Air Bypass Pipe And Bolts
    G05340064Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the duct from the throttle body.
  11. Disconnect the engine coolant hoses from the throttle body.
    Fig 4: Identifying Engine Coolant Hoses From Throttle Body
    G05954721Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the bolts which secure the throttle body to the intake manifold, and remove the throttle body.
    Fig 5: Locating Throttle Body Bolts
    G05954722Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.