2019 Subaru Ascent BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fuel Injector LH

CAUTION:
  • Be careful not to spill fuel.
  • Catch the fuel from the pipes using a container or cloth.
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Remove the high-pressure fuel delivery pipe assembly. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>HIGH PRESSURE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE>REMOVAL>HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE ASSEMBLY .
  3. Remove the high-pressure fuel delivery pipes. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>HIGH PRESSURE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE>REMOVAL>HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE .
  4. Disconnect the connector (A) from fuel injector #2, and remove the fuel injector pipe LH.
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  5. Remove the holder from the fuel injector.
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  6. Using ST, remove the fuel injector from the cylinder head.
    1. Set the ST to the fuel injector #2.

      Preparation tool: 

      ST: ADAPTER L (18362AA070)

      G13198224Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Pinch the fuel injector groove (B) with the claw (A) of the ST.

      Preparation tool: 

      ST: INJECTOR REMOVER (18356AA010)

      G13198225Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Press the ST to the cylinder head.
    4. Screw in the threaded section of the ST clockwise, and remove the fuel injector from the cylinder head.

      Preparation tool: 

      ST: INJECTOR REMOVER (18356AA010)

      G13198226Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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When to See a Mechanic

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.

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