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Intake Manifold: Installation

  1. Install the intake manifold onto cylinder heads.
    NOTE: Always use new gaskets.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Installing Bolts Which Secure Intake Manifold To Cylinder Heads
    G00928757Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Connect the fuel delivery hose, return hose and evaporation hose.
    Fig 2: Connecting Fuel Delivery Hose
    G00928758Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the connector to the oil pressure switch (B), crankshaft position sensor (C) and engine coolant temperature sensor (A).
    Fig 3: Connecting Connector To Oil Pressure Switch Crankshaft Position Sensor
    G00928759Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the connector to the knock sensor.
    Fig 4: Connecting Connector To Knock Sensor
    G00928760Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Connect the connector to the camshaft position sensor.
    Fig 5: Connecting Connector To Camshaft Position Sensor
    G00928761Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Connect the connector to the ignition coil.
    Fig 6: Connecting Connector To Ignition Coil
    G00928762Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Connect the engine harness with clip (A) to the bracket.
    Fig 7: Connecting Engine Harness With Clip
    G00928763Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Connect the engine harness connector to the bulkhead harness connectors.
    Fig 8: Connecting Engine Harness Connector To Bulkhead Harness Connectors (1 Of 2)
    G00928764Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 9: Connecting Engine Harness Connector To Bulkhead Harness Connectors (2 Of 2)
    G00928765Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose.
    Fig 10: Connecting Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
    G00928766Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Connect the engine coolant hoses to the throttle body.
    Fig 11: Connecting Engine Coolant Hoses To Throttle Body
    G00928767Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Connect the emission hose (A) and connector (B) to the PCV hose assembly.
    Fig 12: Connecting Emission Hose Connector To PCV Hose Assembly
    G00928768Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Connect the pressure hose to the intake duct.
    Fig 13: Connecting Pressure Hose To Intake Duct
    G00928769Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install the power steering pump.
    1. Install the power steering tank on the bracket.
      Fig 14: Installing Power Steering Pump
      G00928770Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Connect the connector to the power steering pump switch.
      Fig 15: Connecting Connector To Power Steering Pump Switch
      G00928771Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Install the power steering pump, and tighten the bolts.

      Tightening torque: 

      22 N.m (2.2 kgf-m, 15.9 ft-lb) 

      Fig 16: Installing Power Steering Pump
      G00928772Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Install the power steering pipe brackets on the intake manifold RH.
      Fig 17: Installing Power Steering Pipe Brackets On Intake Manifold RH
      G00928773Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Install the front side V-belt. Refer to REMOVAL , V-belt
  14. Install the coolant filler tank. Refer to INSTALLATION , Coolant Filler Tank.
  15. Install the intercooler. Refer to INSTALLATION , Intercooler.
  16. Install the air cleaner element.
  17. Install the air cleaner upper cover and air intake duct as a unit. Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner.
  18. Connect the connector to the fuel pump relay.
    Fig 18: Connecting Connector
    G00928774Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
  20. Lift up the vehicle.
  21. Install the under cover.
  22. Fill the engine coolant. Refer to REPLACEMENT , Engine Coolant.>