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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2004OUTBACK BASE, 4D WAGON, EJ251, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCEFUEL DELIVERYFUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4SO)FUEL INJECTORREMOVALLH SIDE

2004 Subaru Outback Base, 4D Wagon, EJ251, Standard

LH Side

2004 Subaru Outback Base, 4D Wagon, EJ251, StandardSECTION LH Side

Release fuel pressure. Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , OPERATION, Fuel.
Open fuel flap lid, and remove fuel filler cap.
Disconnect battery ground cable.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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Remove two bolts which install washer tank on body.

Fig 2: Removing Two Bolts Which Install Washer Tank On Body
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Disconnect connector from front window washer motor.
Disconnect connector from rear gate glass washer motor.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Connector From Rear Gate Glass Washer Motor & Front Window Washer Motor
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Disconnect rear window glass washer hose from washer motor, then plug connection with a suitable cap.
Move washer tank, and secure it away from working area.

Fig 4: Removing Washer Tank
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Remove spark plug cords from spark plugs (#2 and #4 cylinders).

Fig 5: Removing Spark Plug Cords From Spark Plugs
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Remove fuel pipe protector LH.

Fig 6: Removing Fuel Pipe Protector LH
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Disconnect connector from fuel injector.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Connector From Fuel Injector
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Remove bolt which holds injector pipe to intake manifold.

Fig 8: Removing Bolt Which Holds Injector Pipe To Intake Manifold
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Remove bolt which holds fuel pipe on the left side intake manifold.

Fig 9: Removing Bolt Which Holds Fuel Pipe On Left Side Intake Manifold
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Remove fuel injector from intake manifold.
1. Remove fuel injector securing clip.
  
  Fig 10: Removing Fuel Injector Securing Clip
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2. Remove fuel injector while lifting up fuel injector pipe.
Fig 11: Removing Fuel Injector
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