2020 Subaru Outback BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Intake Manifold Assembly: Disassembly

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  1. When the engine coolant has been drained before removing the intake manifold assembly
    1. Remove the throttle body. Refer to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>Throttle Body>REMOVAL .
  2. Remove the EGR pipe No. 1.
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  3. Remove the purge control solenoid valve. Refer to EMISSION CONTROL (AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES) (H4DOTC)>Purge Control Solenoid Valve>REMOVAL
  4. Remove the manifold absolute pressure and intake air temperature sensor. Refer to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>Manifold Absolute Pressure and Intake Air Temperature Sensor>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the check valve. Refer to EMISSION CONTROL (AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES) (H4DOTC)>Check Valve>REMOVAL
  6. Remove the vacuum pipe assembly. Refer 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. Refer to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines>REMOVAL>QUICK CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION (TYPE B) .
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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