2017 Subaru Forester 2.0XT PremiumFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

LH Side

  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. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  3. Remove the intercooler. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Intercooler>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the throttle body. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>Throttle Body>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the bolts securing the engine harness.
    Fig 2: Locating Engine Harness Bolt
    G09479729Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the connector (A) from the knock sensor, and remove the knock sensor from the cylinder block.
Fig 3: Locating Knock Sensor Bolt
G09479753Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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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.