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Throttle Body: Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: Use new O-rings.

Tightening torque: 

8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb) 

Fig 1: Locating Throttle Body From Intake Manifold Bolts
G07670343Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Tightening torque: 

T1: 3 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.2 ft-lb) 

T2: 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

Fig 2: Identifying PCV Pipe Assembly Bolts And Intake Duct
G00522813Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Tightening torque: 

6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

Fig 3: Identifying Air By-Pass Pipe Bolts To Intake Manifold
G00522814Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.