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Intake Manifold: Installation

  1. Install the engine harness to fuel injector pipe LH.
    Fig 1: Locating Engine Harness Clamps Fuel Injector Pipe LH
    G07912266Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the engine harness to fuel injector pipe RH.
    Fig 2: Locating Engine Harness Clamps Fuel Injector Pipe RH
    G07912265Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the intake manifold onto cylinder heads.
    NOTE: Use new O-rings.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

    • RH side
      Fig 3: Locating Intake Manifold Bolts (RH Side)
      G07912263Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • LH side
      Fig 4: Locating Intake Manifold Bolts (LH Side)
      G07912262Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the EGR pipe securing bolt.
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Locating EGR Pipe Securing Bolts
    G07912264Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the bolts which hold fuel injector pipe RH to cylinder head.
    NOTE: Use new O-rings, injection rubbers, and seal rings.

    Tightening torque: 

    19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb) 

    Fig 6: Locating Fuel Injector Pipe RH Bolts
    G07912261Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect #1, #3, and #5 fuel injector connectors.
  7. Install the fuel pipe protector RH.

    Tightening torque: 

    19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb) 

    Fig 7: Locating Fuel Pipe Protector RH Bolts
    G07912260Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Connect the connectors of the intake oil flow control solenoid valve RH.
    Fig 8: Identifying Intake Oil Flow Control Solenoid Valve RH Connectors
    G07912259Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the bolts which hold fuel injector pipe LH to cylinder head.
    NOTE: Use new O-rings, injection rubbers, and seal rings.

    Tightening torque: 

    19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb) 

    Fig 9: Locating Fuel Injector Pipe LH Bolts
    G07912258Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Connect the connectors of the oil temperature sensor, engine coolant temperature sensor and intake oil flow control solenoid valve LH.
    Fig 10: Identifying Intake Oil Flow Control Solenoid Valve LH, Oil Temperature Sensor And Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
    G07912276Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Disconnect #2, #4, and #6 fuel injector connectors.
  12. Install the fuel pipe protector LH.

    Tightening torque: 

    19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb) 

    Fig 11: Locating Fuel Pipe Protector LH Bolts
    G07912256Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Connect the fuel delivery hose (A) and evaporation hose (B).
    NOTE: If fuel hoses or clamps are damaged, replace them with new parts.
    Fig 12: Identifying Fuel Delivery Hose And Evaporation Hose
    G06649739Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install the throttle body to the intake manifold.
    NOTE: Use new O-rings.

    Tightening torque: 

    8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 13: Locating Throttle Body Mounting Bolts
    G00525093Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Connect the connector (A) to throttle body.
  16. Connect the engine harness connector (B).
    Fig 14: Identifying Throttle Body And Engine Harness Connectors
    G00525098Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Connect the PCV hose.
    Fig 15: Locating PCV Hose
    G00525097Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Connect the following connectors.
    1. Install the securing clips to the two locations on the fuel pipe protector LH.
      Fig 16: Locating Fuel Pipe Protector LH Clips
      G06651188Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Generator connector
    3. Generator terminal B

      Tightening torque: 

      16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb) 

    4. Install the harness cover to the collector cover bracket.
    5. A/C compressor solenoid connector
    6. Flow sensor connector
      Fig 17: Identifying Generator Connector, Terminal B, Harness Cover, A/C Compressor Solenoid Connector And Flow Sensor Connector
      G07912284Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Install the air cleaner case and air intake boot assembly. Refer to AIR CLEANER CASE . Refer to AIR INTAKE BOOT .
  20. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose.
    Fig 18: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
    G00525094Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Install the battery and battery carrier. Refer to BATTERY .
  22. Install the collector cover.