2009 Subaru Forester XTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

RH Side

  1. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSUREΒ , PROCEDURE, Fuel .
  2. Remove the collector cover.
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
    G05019586Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Open the fuel filler lid, and remove the fuel filler cap.
  5. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to REMOVALΒ , Intake Manifold .
  6. Remove the fuel pipe protector RH from the intake manifold.
    Fig 2: Identifying RH Intake Manifold Bolts
    G05340107Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the connector from fuel injector.
  8. Remove the bolt which holds fuel injector pipe onto intake manifold.
    Fig 3: Identifying RH Side Fuel Injector Pipe Bolts
    G05340116Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the fuel injector.
Fig 4: Identifying RH Side Fuel Injector
G05340118Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

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

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