Ignition Coil and Ignitor Assembly: Removal

2005 Subaru Outback i, StandardSECTION Removal
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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  2. Disconnect the spark plug cords from ignition coil and ignitor assembly.
    • U5 model
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Spark Plug Cords From Ignition Coil And Ignitor Assembly (U5 Model)
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    • Except for U5 model
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Spark Plug Cords From Ignition Coil And Ignitor Assembly (Except For U5 Model)
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  3. Disconnect the connector from ignition coil and ignitor assembly.
  4. Remove the bolt which secures the ignition coil and ignitor assembly to intake manifold.
  • U5 model
    Fig 4: Removing bolt (U5 Model)
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  • Except for U5 model
    Fig 5: Removing bolt (Except For U5 Model)
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