2022 Subaru Forester BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fuel Injector: Replacement

  1. Remove the fuel injector holder.
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  2. Remove the C-ring (A) and slider washer (B).
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  3. Remove the stopper ring (A).
  4. Remove the O-ring (B) and backup ring (C).
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  5. Gradually expand the fuel injector seal and remove the fuel injector seal.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to apply too much force when pinching the fuel injector seal, or the fuel injector groove may be damaged.
    • If the tip of the fuel injector assembly is hit or the assembly is dropped, replace the fuel injector assembly with a new part.
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  6. Install the fuel injector seal.
    1. Remove carbon from area (A) shown in the figure (sides of fuel injector and the seal groove).
      CAUTION:
      • Do not attempt to clean the tip.
      • Do not use a wire-brush.
      • If the tip of the fuel injector assembly is hit or the assembly is dropped, replace the fuel injector assembly with a new part.
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    2. Set the ST1 on the fuel injector so that the tapered side (A) (with ST number printed) faces toward the tip of the fuel injector.

      Preparation tool: 

      ST1: ADJUSTER (18271AA020)

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    3. Install new fuel injector seal (A) on ST2.
      CAUTION: When setting the fuel injector seal on the ST2, be careful not to set it obliquely, or the seal is stretched and become hard to be fixed.
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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.
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