2009 Subaru Legacy LimitedFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Intake Manifold: Disassembly

  1. Disconnect the engine ground terminal from intake manifold.
    Fig 1: Locating Engine Ground Terminals
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  2. Remove the ignition coil and ignitor assembly. Refer to REMOVAL , Ignition Coil and Ignitor Assembly.
  3. Remove the throttle body. Refer to REMOVAL , Throttle Body.
  4. Remove the EGR valve. Refer to REMOVAL , EGR Valve.
  5. Remove the plug cord stay.
    Fig 2: Locating Plug Cord Stay
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  6. Remove the fuel pipe protector LH.
    Fig 3: Locating Fuel Pipe Protector LH
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  7. Remove the fuel pipe protector RH.
    Fig 4: Locating Fuel Pipe Protector RH
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  8. Disconnect the connectors (A) from fuel injector.
  9. Remove the harness band (B) which holds the engine harness to the fuel injector pipe.
    Fig 5: Identifying Harness Band Which Holds Engine Harness To Fuel Injector Pipe
    G05953707Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the purge control solenoid valve. Refer to REMOVAL , Purge Control Solenoid Valve.
  11. Remove the bolts which hold engine harness to intake manifold.
    Fig 6: Locating Bolts Which Hold Engine Harness To Intake Manifold
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  12. Remove the engine harness from intake manifold.
  13. Remove the bolts which install fuel injector pipe on the intake manifold as shown in the figure
    • RH side
      Fig 7: Locating Bolts Which Install Fuel Injector Pipe On Intake Manifold - RH Side
      G04997365Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • LH side
      Fig 8: Locating Bolts Which Install Fuel Injector Pipe On Intake Manifold - LH Side (1 Of 2)
      G04997366Courtesy 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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