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Intake Manifold: Installation

  1. Install intake manifold onto cylinder heads.
    NOTE: Always use new gaskets.
    1. Tightening torque:  25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
    Fig 1: Installing Intake Manifold (1 Of 2)
    G02877057Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 2: Installing Intake Manifold (2 Of 2)
    G02877058Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the bolt (B), which holds fuel injector pipe RH onto cylinder head.
    1. Tightening torque:  19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14 ft-lb)
  3. Connect air assist hose (A).
    Fig 3: Connecting Air Assist Hose
    G02877059Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install fuel pipe protector RH.
    1. Tightening torque:  19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14 ft-lb)
    Fig 4: Installing Fuel Pipe Protector RH
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  5. Install ground cable to fuel pipe protector RH.
    Fig 5: Installing Ground Cable To Fuel Pipe Protector RH
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  6. Install the bolt (B) which holds fuel injector pipe RH onto cylinder head.
    1. Tightening torque:  19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14 ft-lb)
  7. Connect air assist hose (A).
    Fig 6: Connecting Air Assist Hose
    G02877062Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install fuel pipe protector LH.
    1. Tightening torque:  19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14 ft-lb)
    Fig 7: Installing Fuel Pipe Protector LH
    G02877063Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install ground cable to fuel pipe protector LH.
    Fig 8: Installing Ground Cable To Fuel Pipe Protector LH
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  10. Install EGR pipe to EGR valve.
    NOTE: Always use new gasket.
    1. Tightening torque:  6.4 N.m (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
    Fig 9: Installing EGR Pipe To EGR Valve
    G02877065Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Connect fuel hoses.
    Fig 10: Connecting Fuel Hoses
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  12. Connect engine ground terminal to intake manifold.
    Fig 11: Connecting Engine Ground Terminal To Intake Manifold
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  13. Connect engine harness connectors to bulkhead connectors.
    Fig 12: Connecting Engine Harness Connectors To Bulkhead Connectors
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  14. Connect brake booster hose.
    Fig 13: Connecting Brake Booster Hose
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  15. Connect engine coolant hose to throttle body.
    Fig 14: Connecting Engine Coolant Hose To Throttle Body
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  16. Connect PCV hose to cylinder head cover.
    Fig 15: Connecting PCV Hose To Cylinder Head Cover
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  17. Install power steering pump and tank on brackets.
    1. Install power steering tank on bracket.
      Fig 16: Installing Power Steering Tank On Bracket
      G02877072Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Connect connector to power steering pump switch.
      Fig 17: Connecting Connector To Power Steering Pump Switch
      G02877073Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Tighten bolts which install power steering pump on bracket.
      1. Tightening torque:  20.1 N.m (2.05 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)
      Fig 18: Installing Power Steering Pump On Bracket
      G02877074Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Install power steering pipes with bracket.
      Fig 19: Installing Power Steering Pipes With Bracket
      G02877075Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Install V-belt. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , V-belt.>
  18. Connect rear window washer hose to washer motor.
  19. Connect front window washer motor connector.
  20. Connect rear window washer motor connector.
    Fig 20: Connecting Rear Window Washer Motor Connector
    G02877076Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Install washer tank on body.
    Fig 21: Installing Washer Tank On Body
    G02877077Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Connect accelerator cable (A).
  23. Connect cruise control cable (B). (With cruise control models)
    Fig 22: Connecting Cruise Control Cable (With Cruise Control Models)
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  24. Install air intake duct, air cleaner and air intake chamber. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct> and < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner> and < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Chamber.>
  25. Connect connector to fuel pump relay.
    Fig 23: Connecting Connector To Fuel Pump Relay
    G02877079Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Connect battery ground cable.
    Fig 24: Connecting Battery Ground Cable
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