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Intake Manifold: Assembly

NOTE: Use a new gasket.
  1. Install the tumble generator valve assembly onto intake manifold.

    Tightening torque: 

    8.25 N.m (0.84 kgf-m, 6.1 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Tumble Generator Assembly Bolts
    G04998320Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the air intake duct to the intake manifold.

    Tightening torque: 

    19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Intake Duct From Intake Manifold
    G04998319Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the fuel pipe assembly and pressure regulator to intake manifold.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Pipes Bolts
    G04998318Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the fuel injector pipe LH.
  5. Connect the fuel hose LH to the injector pipe, and tighten the clamp screw.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Hose Clamp
    G04998316Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the fuel injector pipe RH.
  7. Connect the fuel hose RH to the injector pipe, and tighten the clamp screw.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 5: Identifying Fuel Hose Clamp (RH Side)
    G04998317Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the engine harness onto intake manifold.
  9. Install the harness bracket which holds the engine harness onto intake manifold.

    Tightening torque: 

    19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb) 

    Fig 6: Identifying Harness Bracket Bolts
    G04998315Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Tighten the bolts which secure fuel injector pipe onto intake manifold.

    Tightening torque: 

    19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb) 

    • LH side
      Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Injector Pipe Onto Intake Manifold (LH Side)
      G04998310Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      Fig 8: Identifying Bolt
      G04998311Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • RH side
      Fig 9: Identifying Bolts (RH Side)
      G04998312Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      Fig 10: Identifying Injector Pipe Bolt
      G04998313Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Tighten the two bolts which install the fuel pipe on the left side of intake manifold.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 11: Identifying Intake Manifold Bolts
    G04998309Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the purge control solenoid valve. <Ref. INSTALLATION , Purge Control Solenoid Valve. >
  13. Connect the connector to the tumble generator valve sensor.
    Fig 12: Identifying Connector From Tumble Generator Valve Sensor
    G04998306Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Connect the connector to the tumble generator valve actuator.
    Fig 13: Identifying Connector From Tumble Generator Valve Actuator
    G04998305Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Connect the connector to the fuel injector.
    Fig 14: Identifying Connector From Fuel Injector
    G04998304Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Install the throttle body to intake manifold.
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 15: Identifying Throttle Body Bolts
    G04998255Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Connect the connector to the throttle position sensor (A), and the manifold pressure sensor (B).
    Fig 16: Identifying Throttle Position Sensor And Manifold Pressure Sensor
    G05324312Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Install the engine ground terminal to the intake manifold.

    Tightening torque: 

    19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb) 

    Fig 17: Identifying Engine Ground Terminal
    G04998300Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 18: Identifying Engine Ground Terminal
    G04998301Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Install the fuel pipe protector RH.

    Tightening torque: 

    19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb) 

    Fig 19: Identifying Fuel Pipe Protector RH
    G04998298Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Install the fuel pipe protector LH.

    Tightening torque: 

    19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb) 

    Fig 20: Identifying Fuel Pipe Protector LH
    G04998299Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.