2014 Subaru TribecaFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Intake Manifold: Removal

  1. Remove the collector cover.
  2. Release the fuel pressure. < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
  3. Remove the battery and battery carrier. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Battery. >
  4. Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
  5. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the intake manifold.
    Fig 1: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
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  6. Remove the air cleaner case and intake boot. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case. >
  7. Loosen the clamp (A) which connects air intake chamber to throttle body.
  8. Remove the bolt (B) which secures air intake chamber and collector cover bracket to the stay.
    Fig 2: Identifying Air Intake Chamber Clamp And Bolt
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  9. Remove the air intake chamber, and move it to the left side wheel apron.
    Fig 3: Identifying Air Intake Chamber
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  10. Disconnect the following connector.
    1. Remove the securing clips from the two locations on the fuel pipe protector LH.
      Fig 4: Locating Fuel Pipe Protector Clips
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    2. Generator connector
    3. Generator terminal B
    4. Remove the harness cover from collector cover bracket.
    5. Magnet clutch connector
      Fig 5: Identifying Magnet Clutch Connector, Generator Connector, Harness Cover And Terminal B
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    6. Slide the harness and connector to the battery side.
  11. Disconnect the PCV hose.
    Fig 6: Locating PCV Hose
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  12. Disconnect the connector from the throttle body.
    Fig 7: Identifying Throttle Body Connector
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  13. Disconnect the engine harness connector.
    Fig 8: Locating Engine Harness Connector
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  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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