2002 Subaru Forester BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

LH Side

  1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE  .
  2. Open fuel flap lid, and remove fuel filler cap.
  3. Disconnect battery ground cable.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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  4. Remove two bolts which install washer tank on body.
    Fig 2: Removing Washer Tank Bolts
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  5. Disconnect connector from front window washer motor.
  6. Disconnect connector from rear gate glass washer motor.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Connector From Rear Gate Glass Washer Motor
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  7. Disconnect rear window glass washer hose from washer motor, then plug connection with a suitable cap.
  8. Move washer tank, and secure it away from working area.
    Fig 4: Moving Washer Tank
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  9. Remove spark plug cords from spark plugs (#2 and #4 cylinders).
  10. Disconnect connector from fuel injector
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Connector From Fuel Injector
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  11. Remove bolt which holds injector pipe to intake manifold.
    Fig 6: Removing Injector Pipe Bolts (1 Of 2)
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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