2000 Subaru Outback Base, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

2500cc Models

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  1. Disconnect engine ground terminal from intake manifold.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Engine Ground Terminal From Intake Manifold
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  2. Disconnect connector from ignition coil and ignitor assembly.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Connector From Ignition Coil & Ignitor Assembly
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  3. Remove ignition coil and ignitor assembly.
    Fig 3: Removing Ignition Coil & Ignitor Assembly
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  4. Disconnect connector from intake air temperature and pressure sensor.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Connector From Intake Air Temperature & Pressure Sensor
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  5. Remove intake air temperature and pressure sensor from intake manifold.
    Fig 5: Removing Intake Air Temperature & Pressure Sensor From Intake Manifold
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  6. Disconnect connectors from throttle position sensor and idle air control solenoid valve.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Connectors From Throttle Position Sensor & Idle Air Control Solenoid Valve
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  7. Disconnect air by-pass hose from throttle body.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Air By-Pass Hose From Throttle Body
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  8. Remove throttle body.
    Fig 8: Removing Throttle Body
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  9. Disconnect connector from air assist injector solenoid valve.
  10. Disconnect air by-pass hoses from air assist solenoid valve.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Air By-Pass Hoses From Air Assist Solenoid Valve
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  11. Remove air assist injector solenoid valve from intake manifold.
    Fig 10: Removing Air Assist Injector Solenoid Valve From Intake Manifold
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  12. Disconnect pressure regulator vacuum hose from intake manifold.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Pressure Regulator Vacuum Hose From Intake Manifold
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  13. Remove fuel pipe protector LH.
    Fig 12: Removing LH Fuel Pipe Protector
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  14. Disconnect connectors from fuel injectors.
    Fig 13: Disconnecting Connectors From Fuel Injectors
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  15. Disconnect connector from purge control solenoid valve.
    Fig 14: Disconnecting Connector From Purge Control Solenoid Valve
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  16. Disconnect air by-pass hose from purge control solenoid valve.
  17. Remove harness bands (*) which hold engine harness onto intake manifold.
    NOTE: There is no harness band under the fuel protector.
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