2008 Subaru Outback Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Intake Manifold: Disassembly

  1. Disconnect the engine ground terminal from intake manifold.
    Fig 1: Locating Engine Ground Terminal Bolts
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  2. Remove the ignition coil and ignitor assembly. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Ignition Coil and Ignitor Assembly .>
  3. Remove the throttle body. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Throttle Body .>
  4. Remove the EGR valve. <Ref. to REMOVAL , EGR Valves .>
  5. Remove the PCV pipe.
    Fig 2: Locating PCV Pipe With Bolts
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  6. Remove the fuel pipe protector LH.
    Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Pipe Protector LH With Bolts
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  7. Remove the fuel pipe protector RH.
    Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Pipe Protector RH With Bolts
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  8. Disconnect the connectors (A) from fuel injector.
  9. Remove the harness band (B) which holds the engine harness to injector pipe.
    Fig 5: Identifying Fuel Injector Connector And Harness Band
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  10. Remove the purge control solenoid valve. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Purge Control Solenoid Valve .>
  11. Remove the harness band clips which install the engine harness.
    Fig 6: Locating Harness Band Clips
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  12. Remove the bolts which hold engine harness to intake manifold.
    Fig 7: Locating Intake Manifold Bolts
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  13. Remove the engine harness from intake manifold.
  14. Remove the bolts which install injector pipe on the intake manifold as shown in the figure
    • RH side
      Fig 8: Locating Intake Manifold Bolts (RH)
      G04997365Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • LH side
      Fig 9: Locating Intake Manifold Bolts (LH)
      G05339157Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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