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Intake Manifold: Installation

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  1. Install the intake manifold onto the cylinder heads.
    NOTE: Replace the gaskets with new ones.
    1. Tightening torque:  25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
    Fig 1: Installing Intake Manifold Onto Cylinder Heads
    G02621577Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Connect the fuel hoses.
    Fig 2: Connecting Fuel Hoses
    G02621578Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the connector to the camshaft position sensor.
    Fig 3: Connecting Connector To Camshaft Position Sensor
    G02621579Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the connector to the oil pressure switch.
    Fig 4: Connecting Connector To Oil Pressure Switch
    G02621580Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Connect the connector to the crankshaft position sensor.
    Fig 5: Connecting Connector To Crankshaft Position Sensor
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  6. Connect the knock sensor connector.
    Fig 6: Connecting Connector To Knock Sensor
    G02621582Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Connect the connectors to the engine coolant temperature sensor.
    Fig 7: Connecting Connector To Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
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  8. Install the air cleaner case stay RH and engine harness bracket, and connect the engine harness connectors to the bulkhead connectors.
    Fig 8: Installing Air Cleaner Case Stay RH Side & Engine Harness Bracket
    G02621584Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Connect the brake booster hose.
    Fig 9: Connecting Brake Booster Hose
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  10. Connect the engine coolant hose (A) to the throttle body.
    Fig 10: Connecting Engine Coolant Hose To Throttle Body
    G02621586Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Connect the PCV hose to the intake manifold.
    Fig 11: Connecting PCV Hose To Intake Manifold
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  12. Connect the spark plug cords to the spark plugs.
  13. Install the power steering pump and reservoir tank to bracket.
    1. Install the reservoir tank to bracket.
      Fig 12: Installing Reservoir Tank To Bracket
      G02621588Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Connect the connector to the power steering pump switch.
      Fig 13: Connecting Connector To Power Steering Pump Switch
      G02621589Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Tighten the bolts which install power steering pump bracket.
      1. Tightening torque:  22 N.m (2.2 kgf-m, 15.9 ft-lb)
      Fig 14: Tightening Bolts Which Install Power Steering Pump Bracket
      G02621590Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Install the power steering pipes onto the right side intake manifold protector.
      Fig 15: Installing Power Steering Pipes Onto Right Side Intake Manifold Protector
      G02621591Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Install the front side V-belt. See INSTALLATION , V-belt.
    6. Install the resonator chamber.
      1. Tightening torque:  33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.6 ft-lb)
      Fig 16: Installing Resonator Chamber
      G02621592Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Connect the accelerator cable (A).
  15. Connect the cruise control cable (B), (vehicles with cruise control).
    Fig 17: Connecting Accelerator Cable & Cruise Control Cable
    G02621593Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Install the air intake duct and air cleaner case, see INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct and INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case.
  17. Connect the connector to the fuel pump relay.
    Fig 18: Connecting Connector To Fuel Pump Relay
    G02621594Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
    Fig 19: Connecting Battery Ground Cable To Battery
    G02621595Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.