2017 Subaru Forester 2.0XT PremiumFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Intake Manifold: Removal

  1. Remove the collector cover.
    1. Remove the clip (A).
    2. Hold the shaded area (B) by hand and carefully pull the RH side (C) upward.
    3. Hold the shaded area (D) by hand and carefully pull the LH side (E) upward.
    Fig 1: Pulling Collector Cover (RH) And (LH) Side Upward
    G10403792Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Release the fuel pressure. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>Fuel>PROCEDURE>RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE .
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  4. Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
    NOTE: This operation is required to release the inner pressure of the fuel tank.
  5. Lift up the vehicle.
  6. Remove the under cover. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Front Under Cover>REMOVAL .
  7. Drain approximately 3.0 L (3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt) of coolant. Ref. to COOLING(H4DOTC)>Engine Coolant>REPLACEMENT>DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
  8. Remove the intercooler. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Intercooler>REMOVAL .
  9. Remove the intake duct No. 2. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Intake Duct>REMOVAL>INTAKE DUCT NO. 2.
  10. Remove the intake duct No. 3. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Intake Duct>REMOVAL>INTAKE DUCT NO. 3.
  11. Disconnect the PCV hose from the PCV valve.
    Fig 2: Locating PCV Hose Clamp
    G09480039Courtesy 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 Connector And Preheater Hose
    G09479592Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Disconnect sections (A) and (B) of the brake booster vacuum hose from the brake vacuum pump and intake manifold, and remove the brake booster vacuum hose from the clip (C).
  14. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose from the clip (D), and place the brake booster vacuum hose aside so that it does not interfere with the work.
    Fig 4: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Hose Clip
    G09480199Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the clips securing the PCV pipe and generator cord to the intake manifold.
    Fig 5: Locating PCV Pipe And Generator Cord Clips
    G09479600Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Disconnect the vacuum control hose and vacuum hose from the vacuum pipe assembly.
    Fig 6: Locating Vacuum Control Hose Clip
    G09479601Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Disconnect two vacuum hoses from the canister pipe.
    Fig 7: Locating Vacuum Hoses From Canister Pipe
    G09479602Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Disconnect the connector from the purge control solenoid valve.
    Fig 8: Locating Purge Control Solenoid Valve Connector
    G09479603Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Disconnect the connector from the manifold absolute pressure and intake air temperature sensor.
    Fig 9: Locating Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector
    G09479604Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Disconnect the connector (A) from the tumble generator valve LH, and remove the bolt securing the fuel pipe protector to the intake manifold.
  21. Disconnect the connector (B) from the tumble generator valve RH.
    Fig 10: Locating Fuel Pipe Protector Bolt
    G09479605Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove the engine harness clip from the intake manifold.
    Fig 11: Locating Engine Harness Clip
    G09479606Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Remove the bolt securing the EGR pipe to the EGR valve.
    Fig 12: Locating EGR Pipe Bolts
    G09479607Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. 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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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.