RH Side

2004 Subaru Outback Base, 4D Wagon, EJ251, StandardSECTION RH Side
  1. Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSUREΒ , OPERATION, Fuel.
  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 resonator chamber. Refer to REMOVAL , Resonator Chamber.
  5. Remove spark plug cords from spark plugs (#1 and #3 cylinders).
    Fig 2: Removing Spark Plug Cords From Spark Plugs
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  6. Remove power steering pump and tank from brackets.
    1. Remove front V-belt. Refer to REMOVAL , V-belt.
    2. Remove bolts which hold power steering pipes onto intake manifold protector.
      Fig 3: Removing Bolts Which Hold Power Steering Pipes Onto Intake Manifold Protector
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    3. Remove bolts which install power steering pump to bracket.
      Fig 4: Removing Bolts Which Install Power Steering Pump To Bracket
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    4. Disconnect connector from power steering pump switch.
      Fig 5: Disconnecting Connector From Power Steering Pump Switch
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    5. Remove power steering tank from the bracket by pulling it upwards.
      Fig 6: Removing Power Steering Tank From Bracket
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    6. Place power steering pump and tank on the right side wheel apron.
    Fig 7: Positioning Power Steering Pump & Tank On Right Side Wheel Apron
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  7. Remove fuel pipe protector RH.
    Fig 8: Removing Fuel Pipe Protector RH
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  8. Disconnect connector from fuel injector.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Connector From Fuel Injector
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  9. Remove bolts which hold injector pipe to intake manifold.
    Fig 10: Removing Bolts Which Hold Injector Pipe To Intake Manifold
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  10. Remove bolt which install injector pipe to intake manifold.
    Fig 11: Removing Bolt Which Install Injector Pipe To Intake Manifold
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  11. Remove fuel injector from intake manifold.
    1. Remove fuel injector securing clip.
      Fig 12: Removing Fuel Injector Securing Clip
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    2. Remove fuel injector while lifting up fuel injector pipe.
    Fig 13: Removing Fuel Injector While Lifting Up Fuel Injector Pipe
    G00898810Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.