2012 Subaru Legacy RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Intake Manifold: Removal

  1. Remove the collector cover.
    NOTE: Follow the steps below when removing the collector cover.
    1. Pull up the two points at the rear (A).
    2. Pull up the two points at the front (B) while moving them forward.
      Fig 1: Removing Collector Cover
      G06651504Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to , RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel.
  3. Remove the battery and battery carrier. Refer to BATTERY .
  4. Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
  5. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose.
    Fig 2: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
    G00525094Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Loosen the clamp (A) which connects the air intake boot assembly.
  7. Loosen the bolt (B) which secures the air intake boot assembly to the collector cover bracket.
    Fig 3: Identifying Air Intake Boot Clamps
    G00525095Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the air intake boot assembly, and move it to the left side wheel apron.
    Fig 4: Identifying Air Intake Boot Assembly
    G00525096Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the air cleaner case. Refer to AIR CLEANER CASE
  10. Disconnect the following connector.
    1. Remove the securing clips from the two locations on the fuel pipe protector LH.
      Fig 5: Locating Fuel Pipe Protector LH Clips
      G06651188Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Generator connector
    3. Generator terminal B
    4. Remove the harness cover from collector cover bracket.
    5. A/C compressor solenoid connector
    6. Flow sensor connector
      Fig 6: Identifying Generator Connector, Terminal B, Harness Cover, A/C Compressor Solenoid Connector And Flow Sensor Connector
      G07912250Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    7. Slide the harness and connector to the battery side.
  11. Disconnect the PCV hose.
    Fig 7: Locating PCV Hose And Blow-By Hose
    G00525097Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Disconnect the connector (A) from throttle body.
  13. Disconnect the engine harness connector (B).
    Fig 8: Identifying Throttle Body And Engine Harness Connectors
    G00525098Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the throttle body from the intake manifold.
    NOTE: Do not disconnect the inlet and outlet hoses of engine coolant.
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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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