2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Intake Manifold: Removal

  1. Remove the collector cover.
  2. Release the fuel pressure. <Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , Procedure, Fuel .>
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
  4. Open the fuel filler flap lid, and remove the fuel filler cap.
  5. Remove the air cleaner case and air intake chamber. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case .> <Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Chambers .>
  6. Remove the generator. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Generators .>
  7. Disconnect the connector (A) from the throttle body.
  8. Disconnect the engine harness connector (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Harness Connector
    G05018403Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the engine coolant hoses from the throttle body.
    Fig 2: Identifying Engine Coolant Hoses
    G05018404Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Disconnect the PCV hose.
    Fig 3: Identifying PCV Hose
    G05031005Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Disconnect the brake booster hose.
    Fig 4: Identifying Brake Booster Hose
    G05031006Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Disconnect the fuel hoses from the fuel pipe.
    1. Disconnect the connector of fuel pipe by pushing the ST in the direction of arrow.

      ST 42099AE000 CONNECTOR REMOVER

    2. Remove the clip, and disconnect the evaporation hose from the pipe.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to spill fuel.
    • Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
      Fig 5: Identifying Evaporation Hose Clip
      G05031007Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the fuel pipe protector LH.
    Fig 6: Identifying Fuel Pipe Protector LH Bolts
    G05018408Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the engine harness from the fuel injector pipe LH.
  15. Remove the bolts which hold fuel injector pipe LH to cylinder head.
    Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Injector Pipe LH Bolts
    G05018418Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the fuel pipe protector RH.
    Fig 8: Identifying Fuel Pipe Protector RH Bolts
    G05018455Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the engine harness from the fuel injector pipe RH.
  18. Remove the bolts which hold the fuel injector pipe RH to the cylinder head.
    Fig 9: Identifying Fuel Injector Pipe RH Bolts
    G05018411Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the bolts which hold the intake manifold to the cylinder head.
    • LH side
      Fig 10: Identifying Intake Manifold LH Bolts
      G05018415Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • RH side
      Fig 11: Identifying Intake Manifold RH Bolts
      G05018413Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the intake manifold.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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