Fuel Injection (Fuel Systems): Other Subaru Forester SG

CAUTION

1. Wear working clothing, including a cap, protective goggles, and protective shoes during operation.
2. Remove contamination including dirt and corrosion before removal, installation or disassembly.
3. Keep the disassembled parts in order and protect them from dust or dirt.
4. Before removal, installation or disassembly, be sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary removal, installation, disassembly, and replacement.
5. Be careful not to burn your hands, because each part on the vehicle is hot after running.
6. Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
7. Place shop jacks or safety stands at the specified points.
8. Before disconnecting electrical connectors of sensors or units, be sure to disconnect negative terminal from battery.
9. Place "NO FIRE" signs near the working area.
10. Be careful not to spill fuel on the floor.

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1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Remove the air cleaner case. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-200787-S24445141242005102300000) , Air Cleaner Case.
3. Disconnect the accelerator cable (A).
4. Disconnect the cruise control cable (B). (With cruise control model)
5. Disconnect the connectors from idle air control solenoid valve, throttle position sensor and pressure sensor.
6. Disconnect the air by-pass hose from the throttle body. Throttle position sensor Pressure sensor Idle air control solenoid valve Air by-pass hose
7. Disconnect the engine coolant hoses (A) from the throttle body.
8. Remove the bolts (B) which install throttle body to the intake manifold.

RH SIDE

Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Tightening torque

1. 5.0 N.m (0.51 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)

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Tightening torque

1. 19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 13.7 ft-lb)

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Tightening torque

1. 19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 13.7 ft-lb)

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Tightening torque

1. 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

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LH SIDE

Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Tightening torque

1. 5.0 N.m (0.51 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)

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Tightening torque

1. 5.0 N.m (0.51 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)

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Tightening torque

1. 19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 13.7 ft-lb)

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Tightening torque

1. 19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 13.7 ft-lb)

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1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Disconnect the connector from engine hanger, and then disconnect the front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector.
3. Lift-up the vehicle.
4. Apply SUBARU CRC or its equivalent to the threaded portion of front oxygen (A/F) sensor, and leave it for one minute or more. SUBARU CRC (Part No. 004301003)
5. Remove the front oxygen (A/F) sensor. CAUTION: When removing the oxygen (A/F) sensor, wait until exhaust pipe cools, otherwise it will damage exhaust pipe.

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1. Before installing front oxygen (A/F) sensor, apply the anti-seize compound only to the threaded portion of front oxygen (A/F) sensor to make the next removal easier. Anti-seize compound: SS-30 by JET LUBE CAUTION: Never apply anti-seize compound to protector of front oxygen (A/F) sensor.
2. Install the front oxygen (A/F) sensor. Tightening torque: 21 N.m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.2 ft-lb)
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Connect the connector to front oxygen (A/F) sensor, and then connect the connector to engine hanger.
5. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.

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1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Lift-up the vehicle.
3. Disconnect the connector from the rear oxygen sensor.
4. Apply SUBARU CRC or its equivalent to the threaded portion of rear oxygen sensor, and leave it for one minute or more. SUBARU CRC (Part No. 004301003)
5. Remove the rear oxygen sensor. CAUTION: When removing the oxygen sensor, wait until exhaust pipe cools, otherwise it will damage exhaust pipe.

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1. Before installing rear oxygen sensor, apply the anti-seize compound only to the threaded portion of rear oxygen sensor to make the next removal easier. CAUTION: Never apply anti-seize compound to protector of rear oxygen sensor. Anti-seize compound: SS-30 by JET LUBE
2. Install the rear oxygen sensor. Tightening torque: 21 N.m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.2 ft-lb)
3. Connect the connector to the rear oxygen sensor.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.

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1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Remove the lower inner trim of passenger side. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-200811-S25575575972005102300000) , Lower Inner Trim.
3. Detach the floor mat of front passenger seat.
4. Remove the protect cover.
5. Remove the nuts (A) which hold ECM to the bracket.
6. Remove the clip (B) from the bracket.
7. Disconnect the ECM connectors and take out the ECM.

RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE

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1. Disconnect the connector from the fuel pump relay.
2. Start the engine and run it until it stalls.
3. After the engine stalls, crank it for five more seconds.
4. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.