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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 Bolts Holding Intake Manifold Onto Cylinder Heads
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  2. Connect fuel hoses.
    Fig 2: Connecting Fuel Hoses
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  3. Install EGR pipe to intake manifold and cylinder head.

    Tightening torque: 

    33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.6 ft-lb) 

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

      Tightening torque: 

      22 N.m (2.2 kgf-m, 15.9 ft-lb) 

      Fig 15: Tightening Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts
      G03747974Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Install power steering pipes onto right side intake manifold protector.
      Fig 16: Installing Power Steering Pipes Onto Right Side Intake Manifold Protector
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    5. Install front V-belt.

      < Ref. to INSTALLATION , V-belt. >

    6. Install resonator chamber.

      Tightening torque: 

      33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.6 ft-lb) 

      Fig 17: Installing Resonator Chamber
      G03747976Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Connect accelerator control cable (A).

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Accelerator Control Cable. >

  17. Connect cruise control cable (B). (With cruise control models)
    Fig 18: Connecting Cruise Control Cable
    G03747977Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Install air intake duct and air cleaner case.

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. > and < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case. >

  19. Connect connector to fuel pump relay.
    Fig 19: Connecting Connector To Fuel Pump Relay
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  20. Connect battery ground cable.
    Fig 20: Connecting Battery Ground Cable
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