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Intake Manifold: Installation

  1. Install the intake manifold onto the cylinder heads.
    NOTE: Replace the gaskets with new ones.

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

    Fig 1: Identifying Intake Manifold
    G00994730Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Connect the fuel hoses.
    Fig 2: Connecting Fuel Hoses
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  3. Install the EGR pipe to intake manifold.

    Tightening torque: 34 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.6 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Identifying EGR Pipe
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  4. Connect the connector to the camshaft position sensor
    Fig 4: Connecting Connector To Camshaft Position Sensor
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  5. Connect the connector to the oil pressure switch.
    Fig 5: Connecting Connector To Oil Pressure Switch
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  6. Connect the connector to the crankshaft position sensor.
    Fig 6: Connecting Connector To Crankshaft Position Sensor
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  7. Connect the knock sensor connector.
    Fig 7: Connecting Knock Sensor Connector
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  8. Connect the connectors to the engine coolant temperature sensor.
    Fig 8: Connecting Connectors To Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
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  9. Install the air cleaner case stay RH and engine harness bracket, and connect the engine harness connectors to the bulkhead connectors.
    Fig 9: Connecting Engine Harness Connectors To Bulkhead Connectors
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  10. Connect the brake booster hose.
    Fig 10: Connecting Brake Booster Hose
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  11. Connect the engine coolant hose (A) to the throttle body.
    Fig 11: Connecting Engine Coolant Hose To Throttle Body
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  12. Connect the PCV hose to the intake manifold.
    Fig 12: Connecting PCV Hose To Intake Manifold
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  13. Connect the spark plug cords to the spark plugs.
  14. Install the power steering pump and reservoir tank to bracket.
    1. Install the reservoir tank to bracket.
      Fig 13: Identifying Reservoir Tank
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    2. Connect the connector to the power steering pump switch.
      Fig 14: Connecting Connector To Power Steering Pump Switch
      G00994743Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Install the power steering pump bracket.

      Tightening torque: 22 N.m (2.2 kgf-m, 15.9 ft-lb) 

      Fig 15: Identifying Power Steering Pump Bracket
      G00994744Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Install the power steering pipes onto the right side intake manifold protector.
      Fig 16: Identifying Power Steering Pipes Onto Right Side Intake Manifold Protector
      G00994745Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Install the front side V-belt. Refer to REMOVAL INSTALLATION, V-belt.
    6. Install the resonator chamber.

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

      Fig 17: Identifying Resonator Chamber
      G00994746Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Connect the accelerator cable (A).
  16. Connect the cruise control cable (B). (With cruise control models)
    Fig 18: Connecting Cruise Control Cable With Cruise Control Models
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  17. Install the air intake duct and air cleaner case. Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case.
  18. Connect the connector to the fuel pump relay.
    Fig 19: Connecting Connector To Fuel Pump Relay
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  19. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
    Fig 20: Connecting Battery Ground Cable To Battery
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