Intake Duct: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Remove the collector cover.
1. Pull up the two points at the front of collector cover (A).
2. Pull up the two points at the rear of collector cover (B) while moving them rearward.
  NOTE: Be careful not to contact the fuel delivery tube when moving the collector cover rearward.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Collector Cover
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the air intake boot No. 1. < Ref. to AIR INTAKE BOOT NO. 1 , REMOVAL, Air Intake Boot.>
Remove the bolt (A) which holds the intake duct to the intake manifold.
Remove the intake duct from the air cleaner case front and the protrusion (B) on the intake manifold protector RH.
NOTE: When removing the intake duct, check the cushion (a) of the intake duct for peel-off or misalignment.

Fig 2: Identifying Protrusion, Cushion Of Intake Duct And Mounting Bolts
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.