Purge Control Solenoid Valve 1

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the collector cover.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting/Connecting Battery Ground Cable
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Remove the bolts which secure purge control solenoid valve 1 to the intake manifold, and disconnect the connector from the purge control solenoid valve 1.

Fig 2: Identifying Purge Control Solenoid Valve 1 Bolts
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Disconnect the vacuum hose from purge control solenoid valve 1.