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Intake Manifold: Installation

  1. Install intake manifold onto cylinder heads.
    NOTE: Always use new gaskets.

    Tightening torque:  25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)

    Fig 1: Installing Intake Manifold Bolts
    G02861772Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Connect fuel hoses.
    Fig 2: Connecting Fuel Hoses
    G02861773Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect connector to camshaft position sensor.
    Fig 3: Connecting Connector To Camshaft Position Sensor
    G02861774Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect connector to oil pressure switch.
    Fig 4: Connecting Connector To Oil Pressure Switch
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  5. Connect connector to crankshaft position sensor.
    Fig 5: Connecting Connector To Crankshaft Position Sensor
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  6. Connect knock sensor connector.
    Fig 6: Connecting Knock Sensor Connector
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  7. Connect connectors to engine coolant temperature sensor.
    Fig 7: Connecting Connectors To Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
    G02861778Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install air cleaner case stay RH and engine harness bracket, and connect engine harness connectors to bulkhead connectors.
    Fig 8: Installing Air Cleaner Case Stay RH And Engine Harness Bracket
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  9. Connect brake booster hose.
    Fig 9: Connecting Brake Booster Hose
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  10. Connect engine coolant hose to throttle body.
    Fig 10: Connecting Engine Coolant Hose
    G02861781Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Connect PCV hose to intake manifold.
    Fig 11: Connecting PCV Hose
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  12. Connect spark plug cords to spark plugs.
  13. Install power steering pump on brackets.
    1. Connect terminal to power steering pump switch.
      Fig 12: Connecting Terminal To Power Steering Pump Switch
      G02861783Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Tighten bolts which install power steering pump on bracket.

      Tightening torque:  20.1 N.m (2.05 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)

      Fig 13: Installing Power Steering Pump On Bracket
      G02861784Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Install power steering pipe brackets onto right side intake manifold.
      Fig 14: Installing Power Steering Pipe Brackets
      G02861785Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Install front side V-belt. Refer to V-BELT .
    5. Install resonator chamber.

      Tightening torque:  33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.6 ft-lb)

    Fig 15: Installing Resonator Chamber
    G02861786Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Connect accelerator cable (A).
    Fig 16: Connecting Accelerator Cable
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  15. Connect cruise control cable (B). (With cruise control models)
  16. Install air intake duct and air cleaner assembly. Refer to AIR INTAKE DUCT and AIR CLEANER CASE .
  17. Connect connector to fuel pump relay.
    Fig 17: Connecting Connector To Fuel Pump Relay
    G02861788Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Connect battery ground cable.
    Fig 18: Connecting Battery Ground Cable
    G02861789Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.