2008 Subaru Outback Base, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

RH Side

  1. Release the fuel pressure. <Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel .>
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
    Fig 1: Identifying Ground Cable From Battery
    G05019586Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Open the fuel filler flap lid, and remove the fuel filler cap.
  4. Remove the air intake duct and air cleaner case. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct .> <Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case .>
  5. Remove the spark plug cords from spark plugs (#1 and #3 cylinders).
  6. Remove the fuel pipe protector RH.
    Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Pipe Protector RH With Bolts
    G04997361Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the connectors (A) from fuel injector.
  8. Remove the harness band (B) which holds the engine harness to injector pipe.
    Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Injector Connectors And Harness Band
    G04997406Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the bolt which holds fuel injector pipe onto intake manifold.
    Fig 4: Locating Intake Manifold Bolts (RH)
    G04997365Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the fuel injector while lifting up the fuel injector pipe.
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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.
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