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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) 

    • RH side
      Fig 1: Locating Intake Manifold Bolts - RH Side
      G10263547Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • LH side
    Fig 2: Locating Intake Manifold Bolts - LH Side
    G10263548Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the bolts securing the EGR pipe B to the EGR control valve.
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Locating EGR Pipe B Bolts
    G10263546Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the clip securing the engine harness to the fuel injector pipe RH.
    Fig 4: Locating Engine Harness Clip Of Fuel Injector Pipe RH
    G10263545Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the connector to the intake oil flow control solenoid valve RH.
    Fig 5: Locating Intake Oil Flow Control Solenoid Valve RH Connector
    G10263544Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the clip securing the engine harness to the fuel injector pipe LH.
    Fig 6: Locating Engine Harness Clip Of Fuel Injector Pipe LH
    G10263543Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Connect the connectors to the oil temperature sensor, engine coolant temperature sensor and intake oil flow control solenoid valve LH.
    Fig 7: Locating Oil Temperature Sensor, Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor And Intake Oil Flow Control Solenoid Valve LH Connectors
    G10263542Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Connect the fuel delivery tube and evaporation hose.
    1. Connect the evaporation hose (C) to the fuel pipe assembly.
    2. Connect the quick connector of the fuel delivery tube (B) 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.
    • Make sure that the quick connector is securely connected.
    Fig 8: Fuel Pipe Assembly Evaporation Hose, Quick Connector And Clip
    G10263556Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the throttle body to the intake manifold, and connect the connector (A) to the throttle body.
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 9: Locating Throttle Body Bolts With Connector
    G10263540Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Connect the engine harness connector.
    Fig 10: Locating Engine Harness Connector
    G10263539Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the fuel injector. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Fuel Injector.>
  11. Install the air intake boot. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Boot.>
  12. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose.
    Fig 11: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Hose Clamp
    G10263536Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents.>
  14. Install the collector cover.