2003 Subaru Forester X, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

RH Side

  1. Release the fuel pressure.

    Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , OPERATION, Fuel.

  2. Open the fuel flap lid, and remove the fuel filler cap.
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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  4. Remove the resonator chamber. Refer to REMOVAL , Resonator Chambers.
  5. Remove the spark plug cords from the spark plugs (#1 and #3 cylinders).
    Fig 2: Identifying Spark Plug Cords For Removal
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  6. Remove the power steering pump and tank from the brackets.
    1. Remove the front side V-belt. Refer to REMOVAL , V-belt.
    2. Remove the bolts which hold the power steering pipes onto the intake manifold protector.
      Fig 3: Identifying Bolts For Removal
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    3. Remove the bolts which install the power steering pump to the bracket.
      Fig 4: Identifying Bolts For Removing
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    4. Disconnect the connector from the power steering pump switch.
      Fig 5: Disconnecting Connector From Power Steering Pump Switch
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    5. Remove the power steering tank from the bracket by pulling it upwards.
      Fig 6: Locating Power Steering Tank Bracket For Removal
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    6. Place the power steering pump and tank on the right side wheel apron.
      Fig 7: Placing Power Steering Pump & Tank On Right Side Wheel Apron
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  7. Remove the fuel pipe protector RH.
    Fig 8: Removing Fuel Pipe Protector RH
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  8. Disconnect the connector from fuel injector.
    Fig 9: Identifying Connector For Disconnection
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  9. Remove the bolt which holds the injector pipe to the intake manifold.
    Fig 10: Locating Bolts For Removal
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