2006 Subaru Baja Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Intake Manifold: Removal

  1. Release fuel pressure. < Ref. 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
    G04988132Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove air intake duct and air cleaner case. < Ref. to REMOVAL , AIR INTAKE DUCT > and < Ref. to REMOVAL , AIR CLEANER CASE. >
  5. Disconnect accelerator cable (A).
  6. Disconnect cruise control cable (B). (With cruise control model
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Cruise Control Cable
    G04987826Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove power steering pump and tank from brackets.
    1. Remove resonator chamber.

      < Ref. to REMOVAL , RESONATOR CHAMBER. >

    2. Remove front V-belt.

      < Ref. 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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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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