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Fuel Injector: Removal

  1. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE .
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
    G08579605Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
  4. Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot. (RH side only)
  5. Loosen the clamp (B) connecting the air intake boot and air cleaner case (rear). (RH side only)
  6. Loosen the clamp (C) which connects the air intake boot and throttle body. (RH side only)
    Fig 2: Identifying Air Intake Boot Clip And Clamp
    G08579606Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron. (RH side only)
    Fig 3: Identifying Air Intake Boot And Throttle Body
    G08579607Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the connector (A) from the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor, and remove the clip (B) which holds the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor harness. (RH side only)
  9. Remove the suction hose (C) from the air cleaner case (rear). (RH side only)
    Fig 4: Identifying Suction Hose, Clip, Mass Air Flow And Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector
    G08579619Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the air cleaner case (rear). (RH side only)
    Fig 5: Identifying Air Cleaner Case Clamp
    G08579620Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the intake manifold protector.
    • LH side
      Fig 6: Locating Intake Manifold Protector Bolts (LH Side)
      G08315343Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • RH side
      Fig 7: Locating Intake Manifold Protector Bolts (RH Side)
      G08579621Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Disconnect the connectors (A) from fuel injector.
  13. Remove the bolts which hold fuel pipe onto the cam carrier.
    Fig 8: Identifying Fuel Injector Connectors
    G08315429Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the fuel injector.
    Fig 9: Removing Fuel Injector
    G08579705Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.