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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014FORESTER 2.5I, ENG CD FB25BA, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 3 (FUEL INJECTION FUEL SYSTEMS (H4DOTC))THROTTLE BODYREMOVAL
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans

Throttle Body: Removal

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Removal
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  1. Remove the clip (A), lift the front of the collector cover in the direction of arrow, and then remove the collector cover.
    Fig 1: Removing Front Collector Cover
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  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  3. Lift up the vehicle.
  4. Remove the under cover. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover. >
  5. Drain approximately 3.0 L (3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt) of coolant. < Ref. to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
  6. Remove the intercooler. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler. >
  7. Remove the intake duct No. 3. < Ref. to INTAKE DUCT NO. 3 , REMOVAL, Intake Duct. >
  8. Disconnect the connector (A) from the throttle position sensor, and disconnect the preheater hose (B) from the throttle body.
    Fig 2: Identifying Preheater Hose Clips
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  9. Remove the throttle body from the intake manifold.
    Fig 3: Locating Throttle Body Mounting Bolts
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