Intake Manifold: Disassembly

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Disassembly
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  1. Remove the manifold absolute pressure & intake air temperature sensor from the intake manifold.
    Fig 1: Locating Manifold Absolute Pressure & Intake Air Temperature Sensor Mounting Bolt
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  2. Remove the EGR pipe from intake manifold.
    Fig 2: Locating Intake Manifold EGR Pipe Mounting Bolts
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  3. Remove the throttle body from the intake manifold.
    Fig 3: Locating Throttle Body Mounting Bolts
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  4. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the intake manifold, and remove the purge control solenoid valve.
    Fig 4: Locating Intake Manifold Vacuum Hose Mounting Bolt
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  5. Disconnect the PCV hose and vacuum control hose from the intake manifold.
    Fig 5: Locating Vacuum Control Hose And PCV Hose
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