2015 Subaru Forester 2.0XT PremiumFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Intake Manifold: Removal

  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
    G09476520Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Release the fuel pressure. < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  4. Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
  5. Lift up the vehicle.
  6. Remove the under cover. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover. >
  7. Drain approximately 3.0 L (3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt) of coolant. < Ref. to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
  8. Remove the intercooler. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler. >
  9. Remove the intake duct No. 2. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intake Duct. >
  10. Remove the intake duct No. 3. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intake Duct. >
  11. Disconnect the PCV hose from the PCV valve.
    Fig 2: Locating PCV Hose Clamp
    G09479597Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Disconnect the connector (A) from the throttle body, and disconnect the preheater hose (B) from the throttle body.
    Fig 3: Identifying Preheater Hose Clips
    G09479592Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the clip, and disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the intake manifold.
    Fig 4: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Hose Clip
    G09479599Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the clips securing the PCV pipe and generator cord to the intake manifold.
    Fig 5: Locating PCV Pipe Clips
    G09479600Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Disconnect the vacuum control hose and vacuum hose from the vacuum pipe assembly.
    Fig 6: Locating Vacuum Control Hose And Vacuum Hose
    G09479601Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Disconnect two vacuum hoses from the canister pipe.
    Fig 7: Locating Canister Pipe Vacuum Hoses
    G09479602Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Disconnect the connector from the purge control solenoid valve.
    Fig 8: Locating Purge Control Solenoid Valve Connector
    G09479603Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Disconnect the connector from the manifold absolute pressure and intake air temperature sensor.
    Fig 9: Locating Manifold Absolute Pressure And Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector
    G09479604Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Disconnect the connector (A) from the tumble generator valve LH, and remove the bolt securing the fuel pipe protector to the intake manifold.
  20. Disconnect the connector (B) from the tumble generator valve RH.
    Fig 10: Identifying Tumble Generator Valve Connector LH And RH
    G09479605Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the engine harness clip from the intake manifold.
    Fig 11: Locating Intake Manifold Engine Harness Clip
    G09479606Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove the bolt securing the EGR pipe to the EGR valve.
    Fig 12: Locating EGR Pipe Bolts
    G09479607Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Disconnect the fuel delivery tube and evaporation hose.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to spill fuel.
    • Catch the fuel from the tubes using a container or cloth.
    1. Disconnect the quick connector on the fuel delivery tube from the fuel pipe assembly, and remove the clip (A) securing the fuel delivery tube.
      NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.
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