2022 Subaru Crosstrek Base, Automatic CVT TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

2.5 L Model

  1. If the fuel delivery tube is disconnected after removing the intake manifold assembly, perform the following work.
    1. Release the fuel pressure. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>FUEL>PROCEDURE>RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE .
    2. Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
      NOTE:

      This operation is required to release the inner pressure of the fuel tank. 

  2. Remove the battery. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>BATTERY>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the clip from the air intake boot, and loosen the clamp.
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  4. 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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  5. When the engine coolant remains before removing the intake manifold assembly
    1. Disconnect the connector (A).
    2. Remove the bolts securing the throttle body, and move the throttle body aside so that it does not interfere with the work.
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  6. When the engine coolant has been drained before removing the intake manifold assembly
    1. Disconnect the connector (A), and disconnect the preheater hose (B).
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  7. Disconnect the connector (A).
  8. Disconnect the evaporation hose (B).
  9. Disconnect the PCV hose No. 1 (C).
  10. Remove the bolt securing the fuel pipe.
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  11. Disconnect the connector (A).
  12. Remove the fuel delivery tube clamp (B).
  13. Remove the clip (C).
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  14. Remove the nut (A) securing the EGR Cooler.
  15. Remove stud bolt (B) using TORX® E8.
  16. Loosen the bolt (C) holding the EGR cooler.
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  17. Remove the V-belt covers.
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  18. Disconnect the connector (A), connector (B), connector (C) and terminal (D).
  19. Remove the clip (E) and clip (F) securing the battery cable assembly.
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  20. Remove the connector (A) and connector (B).
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  21. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A).
  22. Disconnect the connector (B), and remove the engine wiring harness from the clip (C).
  23. Remove the clip (D) securing battery cable assembly and release the claw (E).
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  24. Disconnect the connector (A).
  25. Use a pair of nippers to cut off the clip (B), and remove it from the intake manifold assembly.
    NOTE:

    Put alignment marks (a) on the clip and the engine wiring harness. 

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  26. Disconnect connector (A) from ECM. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM)>REMOVAL .
  27. Disconnect connector (B) and terminal (C) from the main fuse box.
  28. Remove the engine wiring harness from the clip (D), place it aside so that it does not interfere with work.
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  29. Disengage the claw (A) which holds the battery cable assembly to the bracket, and disengage the claw (B) which holds the engine wiring harness.
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  30. Remove the fuel pipe protector.
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  31. Remove the fuel delivery tube.
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  32. Remove the intake manifold assembly.
    • RH side
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    • LH side
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  33. Remove the cylinder head plate.
    NOTE:

    Perform this procedure only when required. 

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  34. Disconnect the fuel delivery pipe. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES>REMOVAL>QUICK CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION (TYPE C) .
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  35. Disconnect the fuel delivery pipe (A). Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES>REMOVAL>QUICK CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION (TYPE B) .
  36. Disconnect the fuel delivery tube (B). Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES>REMOVAL>QUICK CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION (TYPE A) .
  37. Remove the clip (C) from the fuel pipe.
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  38. When removing fuel pipe protector No. 2
    1. Remove the camshaft position sensor (intake LH side). Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR>REMOVAL>INTAKE SIDE .
    2. Remove the fuel pipe protector No. 2.
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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.