2006 Subaru Forester XT Limited, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Intake Manifold: Removal

  1. Release the fuel pressure. <Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE  PROCEDURE, FUEL. >
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
    G04988132
  3. Open the fuel filler flap lid, and remove the fuel filler cap.
  4. Remove the collector cover.
  5. Lift-up the vehicle.
  6. Remove the under cover.
  7. Drain the coolant about 3.0 l  (3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt).
    Fig 2: Locating Fuel Filler Cap
    G04998256
  8. Remove the air cleaner upper cover and air intake boot. <Ref. to REMOVAL Air Cleaner Case. >
  9. Remove the air cleaner element.
  10. Remove the intercooler. <Ref. to REMOVAL Intercooler.>
  11. Remove the coolant filler tank.

    <Ref. to REMOVAL Coolant Filler Tank.>

  12. Remove the power steering pump.
    1. Remove the front side of the V-belts. <Ref. to REMOVAL V-belt.>
    2. Disconnect the power steering switch connector.
      Fig 3: Locating Power Steering Switch Connector
      G04998257
    3. Remove the bolts which install the power steering pipe bracket to the intake manifold.
      NOTE: Do not disconnect the power steering hose.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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