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Air Intake Boot: Installation

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  1. Install the air intake boot assembly and connect the blow-by hose.
  2. Tighten the clamp (A) which connects the air intake boot assembly and throttle body.
  3. Tighten the bolt (B) which secures the air intake boot assembly and collector cover bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    Clamp (A) 

    3 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.2 ft-lb) 

    Bolt (B) 

    6.5 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Air Intake Boot Assembly Clamp And Bolt
    G06651460Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Tighten the clamp which connects the air intake boot assembly and air cleaner case (rear).

    Tightening torque: 

    3 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Locating Air Intake Boot Assembly And Air Cleaner Case Clamp
    G06651459Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the collector cover.