Fuel Insulator: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Subaru WRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
Remove the intake manifold assembly. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL

Move the A/C compressor aside so that it does not interfere with the work.

NOTE:

This procedure is required to remove the fuel pump insulator.

Remove the V-belts. Ref. to MECHANICAL (H4DOTC)>V-BELT>REMOVAL>V-BELT

Remove the fuel pipe protector No. 1.

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Remove the bolt securing the A/C compressor.

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Move the A/C compressor as shown in the figure.

CAUTION:

Do not bend the pipe portion of the hose pressure discharge and the hose pressure suction.
Be careful not to drop the A/C compressor.
Be careful not to damage the adjacent parts with the A/C compressor.

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Remove the fuel pump insulator (A) and fuel pipe insulator No. 3 (B).

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Remove the bolts securing the engine wiring harness.

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Remove the fuel pipe insulator No. 2 (A) and fuel pipe insulator No. 4 (B).

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Disconnect the connector (A) from fuel injector #3, and remove the fuel pipe insulator No. 1 (B).
Disconnect the connector (C) from fuel injector #4, and remove the fuel pipe insulator No. 5 (D).

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