2001 Subaru Outback VDCFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Intake Manifold: Disassembly

  1. Disconnect connectors from throttle position sensor.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Connectors From Throttle Position Sensor
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  2. Disconnect connectors from intake manifold pressure sensor (B) and idle air control solenoid valve (A).
  3. Disconnect air by-pass hose (C) from idle air control solenoid valve.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Connectors From Intake Manifold Pressure Sensor
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  4. Remove throttle body.
    Fig 3: Removing Throttle Body
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  5. Remove induction valve.
    Fig 4: Removing Induction Valve
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  6. Disconnect connector from induction valve control solenoid.
  7. Remove induction valve control solenoid.
    Fig 5: Removing Induction Valve Control Solenoid
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  8. Disconnect connector from purge control solenoid valve.
  9. Remove purge control solenoid valve.
    Fig 6: Removing Purge Control Solenoid Valve
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  10. Disconnect connector from EGR valve.
  11. Remove EGR valve.
    Fig 7: Removing EGR Valve
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  12. Remove engine harness assembly from intake manifold.
    Fig 8: Removing Engine Harness Assembly
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  13. Remove PCV pipe from intake manifold.
    Fig 9: Removing PCV Pipe
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  14. Remove air assist and purge pipe assembly.
    Fig 10: Removing Air Assist & Purge Pipe Assembly
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  15. Disconnect pressure regulator vacuum hose (A) from intake manifold.
  16. Remove fuel pipe and injector pipe assembly
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Pressure Regulator Vacuum Hose
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