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Fuel Injector: Installation

  1. Install the fuel injector to the fuel pipe.
    NOTE:
    • Use a new fuel injector holder, O-ring and rubber.
    • Install the fuel injector so that the connector joint faces the connector rotation stopper side of the fuel pipe.
    • Securely put the flange section of fuel pipe into the groove of fuel injector holder.
    Fig 1: Installing Fuel Injector To Fuel Pipe
    G11263368Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the fuel injector and fuel pipe as a unit, and install the bolt securing the fuel pipe to the cam carrier.
    NOTE: Use new seal rings.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

  3. Connect the fuel delivery pipe (B) 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 that the quick connector is securely connected.
    NOTE: Connect the quick connector as shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Connecting Quick Connector
    G11263369Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the connectors (A) to fuel injector.
    Fig 3: Locating Fuel Injector With Bolts
    G11263366Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the intake manifold protector No. 1 RH and the intake manifold protector No. 1 LH.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

    Fig 4: Locating Intake Manifold Protector No. 1 RH With Bolts
    G10262120Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. When installing the RH side, perform the following steps.
    1. Install the air cleaner case (rear) together with the air cleaner element. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>Air Cleaner Case>INSTALLATION .
    2. Secure the bulkhead wiring harness with clip (B) and connect the connector (A) to the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor.
      Fig 5: Identifying Bulkhead Wiring Harness With Clip
      G11263315Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Install the air intake boot. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>Air Intake Boot>INSTALLATION .
  7. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .