Front Cushion Rubber

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Front Cushion Rubber
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  1. Fully open the front hood. < Ref. to FRONT HOOD DAMPER STAY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
  2. Remove the collector cover.
    1. Carefully pull up the rear of collector cover at two positions (A).
    2. Carefully pull up the front of collector cover at two positions (B) while moving it forward.
      Fig 1: Removing Collector Cover
      G10263528Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
  4. Remove the air intake duct. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
  5. Loosen the clamp (A) securing the air intake boot.
  6. Remove the bolt (B) securing the air intake boot to the collector cover bracket.
    Fig 2: Identifying Air Intake Boot Clamp And Bolts
    G10263529Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body and the air cleaner case (rear), and move it to the left side wheel apron.
    Fig 3: Identifying Throttle Body Air Intake Boot
    G10263530Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the throttle body. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Throttle Body. >
  9. Disconnect the sensor harness connector.
    Fig 4: Locating Sensor Harness Connector
    G10263923Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the engine harness connector (A) from the engine hanger bracket, and remove the engine hanger bracket.
    Fig 5: Locating Engine Hanger Bracket Bolts
    G10263924Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the collector cover bracket from the intake manifold.
    Fig 6: Identifying Collector Cover Bracket And Intake Manifold With Bolt
    G10263925Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Disconnect the engine harness connector.
    NOTE: This procedure is required to prevent the ST from contacting with the connectors in the next step.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • 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.