2009 Subaru Outback LimitedFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

LH Side

  1. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel.
  2. Remove the battery. Refer to REMOVAL , Battery.
  3. Open the fuel filler 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: Locating Fuel Pipe Protector LH
    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 Harness Band Which Holds Engine Harness To Fuel Injector Pipe
    G05953707Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the bolt which holds fuel injector pipe onto intake manifold.
    Fig 3: Locating Bolt Which Holds Fuel Injector Pipe Onto Intake Manifold (1 Of 2)
    G04997366Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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