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Intake Manifold: Installation

  1. Install the intake manifold onto cylinder heads.
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Installing Intake Manifold Onto Cylinder Heads
    G03829248Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Connect the fuel delivery hose, return hose and evaporation hose. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines. >
    NOTE: If fuel hoses or clamps are damaged, replace them with new ones.
    Fig 2: Connecting Fuel Delivery Hose, Return Hose And Evaporation Hose
    G03829249Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Tighten the hose clamp screws.

    Tightening torque: 

    1.25 N.m (0.13 kgf-m, 0.94 ft-lb) 

  4. Connect the connector to oil flow control solenoid valve.
    Fig 3: Connecting Connector To Oil Flow Control Solenoid Valve
    G03829250Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Connect the connector to the engine coolant temperature sensor (A), oil pressure switch (B) and crankshaft position sensor (C).
    Fig 4: Connecting Connector To Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor, Oil Pressure Switch And Crankshaft Position Sensor
    G03829251Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Connect the connector to knock sensor.
    Fig 5: Connecting Connector To Knock Sensor
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  7. Connect the connector to camshaft position sensor.
    Fig 6: Connecting Connector To Camshaft Position Sensor
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  8. Connect the connector to ignition coil.
    Fig 7: Connecting Connector To Ignition Coil
    G03829254Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Connect the engine harness connector to bulkhead harness connector.
    Fig 8: Connecting Engine Harness Connector To Bulkhead Harness Connector (1 Of 2)
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    Fig 9: Connecting Engine Harness Connector To Bulkhead Harness Connector (2 Of 2)
    G03829256Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Connect the brake booster hose.
    Fig 10: Connecting Brake Booster Hose
    G03829257Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Connect the engine coolant hose to throttle body.
    Fig 11: Connecting Engine Coolant Hose To Throttle Body
    G03829258Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Connect the emission hose (A) and connector (B) to PCV hose assembly.
    Fig 12: Connecting Connector
    G03829259Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 13: Connecting Emission Hose
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  13. Install the coolant filler tank.

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Coolant Filler Tank. >

  14. Install the intercooler. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Intercooler. >
  15. Install the intake duct to air cleaner case.
  16. Install the fuse of fuel pump to main fuse box.
  17. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
  18. Lift-up the vehicle.
  19. Install the under cover.
  20. Fill with engine coolant. < Ref. to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
  21. Install the collector cover.