2019 Subaru Ascent BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Intake Manifold Assembly: Disassembly

  1. When the engine coolant has been drained before removing the intake manifold assembly.
    1. Remove the throttle body. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>THROTTLE BODY>REMOVALΒ .
  2. Remove the EGR pipe No. 1.
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  3. Remove the purge control solenoid valve. Ref. to EMISSION CONTROL (AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES) (H4DOTC)>PURGE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the manifold absolute pressure and intake air temperature sensor. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE AND INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR>REMOVALΒ .
  5. Remove the check valve. Ref. to EMISSION CONTROL (AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES) (H4DOTC)>CHECK VALVE>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the vacuum pipe assembly. Ref. to EMISSION CONTROL (AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES) (H4DOTC)>VACUUM PIPE ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the fuel pipe and fuel delivery pipe.
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  8. Disconnect the fuel delivery pipe from the fuel pipe. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES>REMOVAL>QUICK CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION (TYPE B)Β .
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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.

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