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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2004OUTBACK LIMITED, 4D SEDAN, EJ259REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCEENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMSFUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4SO)INTAKE MANIFOLDREMOVAL
2004 Subaru Outback Limited, 4D Sedan, EJ259

Intake Manifold: Removal

2004 Subaru Outback Limited, 4D Sedan, EJ259SECTION Removal
  1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , OPERATION, Fuel.
  2. Open fuel flap lid, and remove fuel filler cap.
  3. Disconnect battery ground cable.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
    G00898679Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove air intake duct and air cleaner case. Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct and REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case.
  5. Disconnect accelerator cable (A).
  6. Disconnect cruise control cable (B). (With cruise control model)
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable & Cruise Control Cable
    G00898680Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove power steering pump and tank from brackets.
    1. Remove resonator chamber. Refer to REMOVAL , Resonator Chamber.
    2. Remove front V-belt. Refer to REMOVAL , V-belt.
    3. Remove bolts which hold power steering pipes onto intake manifold protector.
      NOTE: Do not disconnect power steering hose.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • 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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