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Throttle Body: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
  2. Drain approximately 3.0 L (3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt) of coolant. < Ref. to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
  3. Remove the clip (A), and loosen the clamps (B) and (C) securing the air intake boot.
    Fig 1: Identifying Air Intake Boot Clip And Clamps
    G10262107Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the air intake boot from the air cleaner case (rear) and throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron.
    Fig 2: Identifying Air Cleaner Case (Rear) And Throttle Body
    G10262108Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the throttle position sensor.
  6. Disconnect the preheater hose (B) from the throttle body.
  7. Remove the throttle body from the intake manifold assembly.
    Fig 3: Locating Intake Manifold Assembly Bolts
    G10262109Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.