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Intake Side

  1. Remove the collector cover.
    NOTE: Follow the steps below when removing the collector cover.
    1. Pull up the two points at the rear (A).
    2. Pull up the two points at the front (B) while moving them forward.
      Fig 1: Removing Collector Cover
      G06651504Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to , RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel.
  3. Remove the battery and battery carrier. Refer to BATTERY .
  4. Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
  5. Remove the securing clips from the two locations on the fuel pipe protector LH.
    Fig 2: Locating Fuel Pipe Protector LH Clips
    G06651188Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the PCV hose and blow-by hose.
    Fig 3: Locating PCV Hose And Blow-By Hose
    G07912251Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the fuel pipe protector LH.
    Fig 4: Locating Fuel Pipe Protector LH Bolts
    G07912256Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the connectors of the oil temperature sensor, engine coolant temperature sensor and intake oil flow control solenoid valve LH.
    Fig 5: Identifying Intake Oil Flow Control Solenoid Valve LH, Oil Temperature Sensor And Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
    G07912309Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the bolts which hold fuel injector pipe LH to cylinder head.
    Fig 6: Locating Fuel Injector Pipe LH Bolts
    G07912258Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Slightly raise the fuel injector pipe LH.
  11. Disconnect the connector from intake camshaft position sensor LH.
    Fig 7: Identifying Intake Camshaft Position Sensor LH Connector
    G07912311Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the intake camshaft position sensor LH.
    Fig 8: Locating Intake Camshaft Position Sensor LH
    G07912312Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the intake camshaft position sensor RH in the same procedure as LH side.