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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014OUTBACK 2.5I, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALFUEL SYSTEMFUEL INJECTION SYSTEM (H4DO)THROTTLE BODYREMOVAL

2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard Trans

Throttle Body: Removal

2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard TransSECTION Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover. Refer to REMOVAL .
Drain approximately 3.0 L (3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt) of coolant. Refer to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot.
Loosen the clamp (B) connecting the air intake boot and air cleaner case (rear).
Loosen the clamp (C) which connects the air intake boot and throttle body.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Intake Boot Clip And Clamp
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Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron.

Fig 3: Identifying Air Intake Boot And Throttle Body
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Disconnect the connectors (A) from the throttle position sensor.
Disconnect the preheater hose (B) from the throttle body.

Fig 4: Identifying Throttle Position Sensor Connector And Preheater Hose
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Remove the throttle body from the intake manifold.

Fig 5: Identifying Throttle Body Mounting Bolts
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When to See a Mechanic

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.