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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2002FORESTER BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCEENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMSFUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS)FUEL INJECTORREMOVALRH SIDE

2002 Subaru Forester Base

RH Side

2002 Subaru Forester BaseSECTION RH Side

Release fuel pressure. Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE
Open fuel flap lid, and remove fuel filler cap.
Disconnect battery ground cable.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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Remove resonator chamber. Refer to RESONATOR CHAMBER
Remove power steering pump and tank from brackets.
1. Remove front side V-belt. Refer to V-BELT .
2. Remove bolts which hold power steering pipe bracket onto intake manifold.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Power Steering Pipe Bracket Bolts
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3. Remove bolts which install power steering pump to bracket.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Power Steering Pump Bolts
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4. Disconnect connector from power steering pump switch.
  
  Fig 4: Disconnecting Connector From Power Steering Pump Switch
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5. Place power steering pump and tank on the right side wheel apron.
  
  Fig 5: Placing Power Steering Pump And Tank On The Right Side Wheel Apron
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Remove spark plug cords from spark plugs (#1 and #3 cylinders).
Disconnect connector from fuel injector.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Connector From Fuel Injector
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Remove bolt which holds injector pipe to intake manifold.

Fig 7: Removing Injector Pipe Bolts (1 Of 2)
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.