2015 Subaru WRX BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Electronic Throttle Control Relay: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
  2. Remove the instrument panel lower cover. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Instrument Panel Lower Cover.>
  3. Remove the nut and bolt, and move the fuse block downwards.
    Fig 1: Locating Fuse Block Nuts And Bolts
    G09475594Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the electronic throttle control relay from the relay block.
    Fig 2: Locating Electronic Throttle Control Relay
    G09475599Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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