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Intake Manifold: Installation

  1. Install the 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 Onto Cylinder Heads
    G03806274Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Connect the fuel delivery hose, return hose and evaporation hose.
    Fig 2: Connecting Fuel Delivery Hose
    G03806275Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the connector to the oil pressure switch (B), crankshaft position sensor (C) and engine coolant temperature sensor (A).
    Fig 3: Connecting Connector To Oil Pressure Switch
    G03806276Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the connector to the knock sensor.
    Fig 4: Connecting Connector To Knock Sensor
    G03806277Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Connect the connector to the camshaft position sensor.
    Fig 5: Connecting Connector To Camshaft Position Sensor
    G03806278Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Connect the connector to the ignition coil.
    Fig 6: Connecting Connector To Ignition Coil
    G03806279Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Connect the engine harness with clip (A) to the bracket.
    • RH SIDE
      Fig 7: Connecting Engine Harness To Bracket (RH)
      G03806280Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • LH SIDE
      Fig 8: Connecting Engine Harness To Bracket (LH)
      G03806281Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Connect the engine harness connector to the bulkhead harness connectors.
    Fig 9: Connecting Engine Harness Connector To Bulkhead Harness Connectors
    G03806282Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 10: Connecting Harness Connector
    G03806283Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose.
    Fig 11: Connecting Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
    G03806284Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Connect the engine coolant hoses to the throttle body.
    Fig 12: Connecting Engine Coolant Hoses To Throttle Body
    G03806285Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Connect the emission hose (A) and connector (B) to the PCV hose assembly.
    Fig 13: Connecting Emission Hose
    G03806286Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Connect the pressure hose to the intake duct.
    Fig 14: Connecting Pressure Hose To Intake Duct
    G03806287Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install the power steering pump.
    1. Install the reservoir tank on the bracket.
      Fig 15: Installing Reservoir Tank On Bracket
      G03806288Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Connect the connector to the power steering pump switch.
      Fig 16: Connecting Connector To Power Steering Pump Switch
      G03806289Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Install the power steering pump, and tighten the bolts.

      Tightening torque: 

      22 N.m (2.2 kgf-m, 15.9 ft-lb) 

      Fig 17: Installing Power Steering Pump
      G03806290Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Install the power steering pipe brackets on the intake manifold RH.
      Fig 18: Installing Power Steering Pipe Brackets On Intake Manifold RH
      G03806291Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Install the front side V-belt. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , V-Belt. >
  14. Install the coolant filler tank. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Coolant Filler Tank. >
  15. Install the intercooler. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Intercooler. >
  16. Install the air cleaner element.
  17. Install the air cleaner upper cover and air intake duct as a unit. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case. >
  18. Connect the connector to the fuel pump relay.
    Fig 19: Connecting Connector To Fuel Pump Relay
    G03806292Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
  20. Lift up the vehicle.
  21. Install the under cover.
  22. Fill the engine coolant. < Ref. to Filling Of Engine Coolant, REPLACEMENT , Engine Coolant. >