2020 Subaru Outback 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 terminal from battery sensor. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Remove the clip from the air intake boot, and loosen the clamp.
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  3. Remove the air intake boot, and place it aside so that it does not interfere with the work.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to pull out the PCV hose.
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  4. Remove the high-pressure fuel delivery pipe assembly. Refer to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>High Pressure Fuel Deliver/Pipe>REMOVAL>HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE ASSEMBLY .
  5. Remove the high-pressure fuel delivery pipes. Refer to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>HIGH PRESSURE FUEL DELIVER/PIPE>REMOVAL>HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE .
  6. Move the A/C compressor aside so that it does not interfere with the work.
    NOTE: This procedure is required to disconnect the fuel injector #2 connector.
    1. Remove the V-belts. Refer to MECHANICAL (H4DO)>V-BELT>REMOVAL>V-BELT .
    2. Remove the V-belt cover bracket.
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    3. Remove the bolt securing the A/C compressor.
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    4. Move the A/C compressor as shown in the figure.
      CAUTION: Do not bend the pipe portion of the hose pressure discharge and the hose pressure suction.
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  7. Disconnect the connector (A) from the coupling harness and remove the clip (B).
  8. Disconnect the connector (C) from the fuel injector #2.
  9. Remove the fuel injector pipe LH together with the fuel injector.
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  10. Disconnect the coupling harness from the fuel injector #4.
  11. Remove the fuel injector.
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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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