2003 Subaru Forester X, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Intake Manifold: Removal

  1. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE .
  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
    G02945132Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the air intake duct and air cleaner case. Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct and REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case.
  5. Disconnect the accelerator cable (A).
  6. Disconnect the cruise control cable (B). (With cruise control model)
    Fig 2: Locating Accelerator & Cruise Control Cable For Disconnection
    G02945133Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the power steering pump and reservoir tank from bracket.
    1. Remove the resonator chamber. Refer to REMOVAL , Resonator Chamber.
    2. Remove the front side V-belt. Refer to REMOVAL , V-Belt.
    3. Remove the bolts which hold power steering pipes onto the intake manifold protector.
      NOTE: Do not disconnect the power steering hose.
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