2001 Subaru Outback VDCFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Intake Manifold: Removal

  1. Release fuel pressure. See RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , OPERATION, Fuel.
  2. Open fuel flap lid, and remove fuel filler cap.
    Fig 1: Removing Fuel Filler Cap
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  3. Disconnect battery ground cable.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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  4. Remove air intake duct, air cleaner assembly and air intake chamber. See REMOVAL  , Air Intake Duct, REMOVAL  , Air Cleaner and REMOVAL  , Air Intake Chambers.
  5. Disconnect accelerator cable (A).
  6. Disconnect cruise control cable (B). (With cruise control model)
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable & Cruise Control Cable (With Cruise Control Model)
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  7. Remove power steering pump and tank from brackets.
    1. Remove V-belt. See REMOVAL , V-belt.
    2. Remove power steering oil pipe with bracket.
      Fig 4: Removing Power Steering Oil Pipe With Bracket
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    3. Remove bolts which install power steering pump bracket.
      NOTE: Do not separate hose and pipe from the main pump.
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