2013 Subaru Forester XT TouringFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Throttle Body: Removal

  1. Remove the collector cover.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting/Connecting Battery Ground Cable
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  3. Lift up the vehicle.
  4. Remove the under cover. < Refer to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover. >
  5. Drain approximately 3.0 L (3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt) of coolant. < Refer to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
  6. Remove the intercooler. < Refer to REMOVAL , Intercooler. >
  7. Disconnect the connectors from the throttle position sensor.
    Fig 2: Locating Throttle Position Sensor Connector
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  8. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose from the clip (A), and remove the bolts securing the air bypass pipe to the intake manifold.
    Fig 3: Locating Air Bypass Pipe Mounting Bolt
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  9. Remove the bolts securing the PCV pipe assembly to the intake manifold, and remove the intake duct from the throttle body.
    Fig 4: Locating PCV Pipe Assembly To Intake Manifold Bolts
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  10. Disconnect the engine coolant hose from throttle body.
    Fig 5: Locating Engine Coolant Hose Clamps
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  11. Remove the throttle body from the intake manifold.
    Fig 6: Locating Throttle Body Mounting Bolts
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  • • 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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