2004 Subaru Forester XS, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Intake Manifold: Removal

  1. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , OPERATION, Fuel.
  2. Open the fuel filler flap lid, and remove the fuel filler cap.
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
    G00994711Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the air intake duct and air cleaner case. Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. Refer to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case.
  5. Disconnect the accelerator cable (A).
  6. Disconnect the cruise control cable (B). (With cruise control model)
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Cruise Control Cable With Cruise Control Model
    G00994712Courtesy 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 REMOVAL, V-belt.
    3. Remove the bolts which hold power steering pipes onto the intake manifold protector.
      CAUTION: Do not disconnect the power steering hose. 
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  • • 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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