LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Subaru >> 2016 >> Crosstrek Base >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Performance >> Engine Control Systems >> Fuel Injection System (Except Hybrid) >> Intake Manifold >> Installation
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Intake Manifold: Installation

  1. Install the engine wiring harness. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Engine Wiring Harness. >
  2. Install the intake manifold to the tumble generator valve assembly.
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    8.3 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 6.1 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Locating Intake Manifold Bolts Of Tumble Generator Valve Assembly
    G09475488Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the fuel delivery tube and evaporation hose.
    1. Connect the evaporation hose to fuel pipe assembly.
      Fig 2: Locating Evaporation Hose Clamp Of Fuel Pipe Assembly
      G09475487Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Connect the quick connector of the fuel delivery tube to the fuel pipe assembly, and secure the fuel delivery tube using clip (A).
      CAUTION:
      • Check that there is no damage or dust on the quick connector. If necessary, clean the seal surface of the pipe.
      • When connecting the quick connector, make sure to insert it all the way in before locking the slider.
      • When it is difficult to lock the slider, check that the connector is fully inserted.
      • After locking the slider, check again that the quick connector is securely connected.
      NOTE: Connect the quick connector as shown in the figure.
      Fig 3: Connecting Quick Connector
      G10318247Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      Fig 4: Identifying Quick Connector Of Fuel Delivery Tube And Clip
      G09476943Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the fuel delivery pipe to the fuel pipe LH.
    CAUTION:
    • Check that there is no damage or dust on the quick connector. If necessary, clean the seal surface of the pipe.
    • When connecting the quick connector, make sure to insert it all the way in before locking the slider.
    • When it is difficult to lock the slider, check that the connector is fully inserted.
    • After locking the slider, check again that the quick connector is securely connected.
    NOTE: Connect the quick connector as shown in the figure.
    Fig 5: Connecting Quick Connector
    G10318249Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 6: Locating Fuel Delivery Pipe Of Fuel Pipe LH
    G08315345Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the intake manifold protector LH.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

  6. Connect the fuel delivery pipe to the fuel pipe RH.
    Fig 7: Locating Intake Manifold Protector LH Bolts
    G08315343Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • Check that there is no damage or dust on the quick connector. If necessary, clean the seal surface of the pipe.
    • When connecting the quick connector, make sure to insert it all the way in before locking the slider.
    • When it is difficult to lock the slider, check that the connector is fully inserted.
    • After locking the slider, check again that the quick connector is securely connected.
    NOTE: Connect the quick connector as shown in the figure.
    Fig 8: Connecting Quick Connector
    G10318252Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 9: Locating Fuel Delivery Pipe Of Fuel Pipe RH
    G08315342Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the intake manifold protector RH.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 10: Locating Intake Manifold Protector RH Bolts
    G08315340Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the air cleaner case (rear) together with the air cleaner element. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case. >
  9. Secure the bulkhead wiring harness with clip (A) and connect the connector to the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor.
    Fig 11: Locating Mass Air Flow And Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector
    G08316829Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose to the intake manifold.
    Fig 12: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Hose Clamp
    G09475476Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Connect the PCV hose (A) to intake manifold.
  12. Connect the connector (B) to the manifold absolute pressure sensor.
  13. Connect the connector (C) to the throttle position sensor.
    Fig 13: Identifying PCV Hose, Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor And Throttle Position Sensor Connector
    G08315336Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Connect the connector (A) to the purge control solenoid valve.
  15. Tighten the nut (C) and bolt (B) which hold EGR pipe to the water pipe assembly.
    NOTE:
    • Use a new gasket.
    • Always tighten the EGR pipe at (C) first, and then (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 14: Identifying Purge Control Solenoid Valve Connector, EGR Pipe Bolts And Nut
    G08315335Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Install the preheater hose to the throttle body.
    Fig 15: Locating Preheater Hose Clamps
    G08315334Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Install the air intake boot. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Boot. >
  18. Lift up the vehicle.
  19. Install the under cover. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Under Cover. >
  20. Lower the vehicle.
  21. Connect the battery ground terminal.
    Fig 16: Connecting Battery Ground Terminal
    G08317298Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Fill engine coolant. < Ref. to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >