Intake Manifold: Removal: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Subaru Impreza and 2000 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Release fuel pressure. See RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE .
Open fuel flap lid, and remove fuel filler cap.

Fig 1: Removing Fuel Filler Cap
Disconnect battery ground cable.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
Remove air intake duct. See REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case

Fig 3: Identifying Air Intake Duct & Air Cleaner Case
Disconnect accelerator cable (A).
Disconnect cruise control cable (B). (With cruise control model)

Fig 4: Identifying Accelerator Cable & Cruise Control Cable
Remove power steering pump and tank from brackets.
1. Remove resonator chamber.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Resonator Chamber
2. Remove V-belt covers.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying V-Belt Covers
3. Loosen lock bolt and slider bolt, and remove power steering pump drive V-belt.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Power Steering Pump Drive V-Belt
4. Remove bolts which secure power steering pipe brackets to intake manifold.
  NOTE: Do not disconnect power steering hose.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Bolts From Power Steering Pipe Brackets To Intake Manifold
5. Remove bolts which install power steering pump to bracket.
  
  Fig 9: Removing Bolts From Power Steering Pump To Bracket
6. Place power steering pump on the right side wheel apron.
  
  Fig 10: Placing Power Steering Pump On Right Side Wheel Apron
Disconnect spark plug cables from spark plugs.

Fig 11: Disconnecting Spark Plug Cables From Spark Plugs
Disconnect PCV hose from intake manifold.

Fig 12: Disconnect PCV Hose From Intake Manifold
Disconnect engine coolant hose from throttle body.

Fig 13: Disconnecting Engine Coolant Hose From Throttle Body (2200cc Models)

Fig 14: Disconnecting Engine Coolant Hose From Throttle Body (2500cc Models)
Disconnect brake booster hose.

Fig 15: Disconnecting Brake Booster Hose
Remove air cleaner case stay RH and engine harness bracket, and disconnect engine harness connectors from bulkhead harness connectors.

Fig 16: Removing Air Cleaner Case Stay RH & Engine Harness Bracket
Disconnect connectors from engine coolant temperature sensor.

Fig 17: Disconnecting Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
Disconnect knock sensor connector.

Fig 18: Disconnecting Knock Sensor
Disconnect connector from crankshaft position sensor.

Fig 19: Disconnecting Connector From Crankshaft Position Sensor
Disconnect connector from oil pressure switch.

Fig 20: Disconnecting Connector From Oil Pressure Switch
Disconnect connector from camshaft position sensor.

Fig 21: Disconnecting Connecting From Camshaft Position Sensor
Disconnect fuel hoses from fuel pipes.
WARNING:
- Do not spill fuel.
- Catch fuel from hoses in a container or cloth.
Fig 22: Disconnecting Fuel Hoses From Fuel Pipes
Remove bolts which hold intake manifold onto cylinder heads.

Fig 23: Removing Bolts Holding Intake Manifold Onto Cylinder Heads
Remove intake manifold.

Fig 24: Removing Intake Manifold