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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, 18.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Locating Intake Manifold Mounting Bolts
    G08539785Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Connect the fuel delivery hose, fuel return hose, and evaporation hose.
    Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Delivery Hose, Fuel Return Hose And Evaporation Hose
    G08570681Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector, and secure the engine harness to the rocker cover RH with clip (A) and stay (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Locating Front Oxygen Sensor Connector With Clip And Stay
    G08539779Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Lift up the vehicle.
  5. Connect the connector to the ignition coil.
    Fig 4: Locating Ignition Coil Connectors
    G08539778Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Connect the connector to oil flow control solenoid valve.
    Fig 5: Locating Oil Flow Control Solenoid Valve Connector
    G08539777Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Connect the connectors to camshaft position sensor.
    Fig 6: Locating Camshaft Position Sensor Connectors
    G08539776Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Connect the connector to the secondary air combination valve.
    Fig 7: Locating Secondary Air Combination Valve Connectors
    G08539775Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Connect the connector to the power steering pump switch.
    Fig 8: Locating Power Steering Pump Switch Connector
    G08538645Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Connect the connector (A) to the engine coolant temperature sensor, connector (B) to the oil pressure switch, and the connector (C) to the crankshaft position sensor.
    Fig 9: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor, Oil Pressure Switch And Crankshaft Position Sensor Connectors
    G08539773Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the engine harness connector to engine harness bracket, then connect the bulkhead harness connector to the engine harness connector.
    Fig 10: Locating Bulkhead Harness Connectors
    G08570665Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Connect the connector to the PCV hose assembly B and PCV hose assembly C.
    Fig 11: Locating PCV Hose Assembly B And C Connector
    G08539770Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Connect the connector (A) to the PCV hose assembly A and the connector (B) to the knock sensor.
    Fig 12: Identifying PCV Hose Assembly And Knock Sensor Connector
    G08539769Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Connect the air control hose (A) to the wastegate actuator, and install the turbocharger to the intake duct.

    Tightening torque: 

    3 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 13: Locating Air Control Hose Mounting Bolt
    G08539768Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Connect the vacuum hose to the nipple.
    Fig 14: Locating Vacuum Hose Clamp
    G08539767Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Connect the engine coolant hoses to throttle body.
    Fig 15: Locating Engine Coolant Hose Clamps
    G08539753Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Install the intake duct to the throttle body, and install the bolts which secure the PCV pipe assembly to the intake manifold.

    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 16: PCV Pipe Assembly Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G08539801Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Install the bolts which secure the air bypass pipe to the intake manifold, and install the brake booster vacuum hose to the clip (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 17: Locating Air Bypass Pipe Mounting Bolt
    G08570646Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose.
    Fig 18: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Hose Clamp
    G08570657Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Install the A/C pressure hoses to A/C compressor. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Hose and Pipe. >
  22. Install the coolant filler tank. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Coolant Filler Tank. >
  23. Install the generator. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Generator. >
  24. Install the intercooler. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Intercooler. >
  25. Install the air intake duct (rear) and air cleaner case. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case. > < Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. >
  26. Connect the battery ground terminal.
    Fig 19: Disconnecting/Connecting Battery Ground Cable
    G06336085Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  27. Lift up the vehicle.
  28. Install the under cover. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Under Cover. >
  29. Lower the vehicle.
  30. Fill engine coolant. < Refer to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
  31. Charge the A/C system with refrigerant. < Refer to REFRIGERANT CHARGING PROCEDURE , Refrigerant Charging Procedure. >
  32. Install the collector cover.