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2002 Subaru Forester Base

Throttle Body: Removal

2002 Subaru Forester BaseSECTION Removal
  1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
    G02861749Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove air cleaner case. Refer to AIR CLEANER CASE .
    Fig 2: Removing Air Cleaner Case
    G02861750Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Disconnect accelerator cable (A).
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable
    G02861751Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect cruise control cable (B). (With cruise control model)
  5. Disconnect connectors from idle air control solenoid valve, throttle position sensor.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Connectors From Idle Air Control Solenoid Valve And Throttle Position Sensor
    G02861752Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect air by-pass hose from throttle body.
  7. Disconnect engine coolant hoses from throttle body.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Engine Coolant Hoses
    G02861753Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove bolts which install throttle body to intake manifold
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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.
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