2006 Subaru Forester XT Limited, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Tumble Generator Valve Assembly: Removal: Notes

  1. Release the fuel pressure. <Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSUREΒ  PROCEDURE, FUEL.>
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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  3. Open the fuel filler flap lid, and remove the fuel filler cap.
  4. Remove the collector cover.
  5. Remove the intake manifold.

    <Ref. to REMOVALΒ  INTAKE MANIFOLD.>

  6. Disconnect the connector from tumble generator valve sensor.
    Fig 2: Locating Tumble Generator Valve Sensor
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  7. Disconnect the connector from tumble generator valve actuator.
    Fig 3: Locating Tumble Generator Valve Actuator Connector
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  8. Remove the fuel injector.

    <Ref. to REMOVALΒ  FUEL INJECTOR.>

  9. Remove the tumble generator valve body from intake manifold.
Fig 4: Locating Tumble Generator Valve Assembly Bolts
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