2008 Subaru Outback Base, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

LH Side

  1. Release the fuel pressure. <Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel .>
  2. Remove the battery. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Battery .>
  3. Open the fuel filler flap lid, and remove the fuel filler cap.
  4. Remove the spark plug cords from spark plugs (#2 and #4 cylinders).
  5. Remove the fuel pipe protector LH.
    Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Pipe Protector LH With Bolts
    G04997360Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the connectors (A) from fuel injector.
  7. Remove the harness band (B) which holds the engine harness to injector pipe.
    Fig 2: Identifying Knock Sensor From Cylinder Block
    G05339204Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the bolt which holds fuel injector pipe onto intake manifold.
    Fig 3: Locating Intake Manifold Bolts (LH)
    G04997366Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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