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Intake Manifold: Installation

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  1. Install the intake manifold onto cylinder heads.
    NOTE: Always use new gaskets.
    1. Tightening torque:  25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
    Fig 1: Installing Intake Manifold Onto Cylinder Heads
    G02686549Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Connect the fuel delivery hose, return hose, and evaporation hose.
    Fig 2: Connecting Fuel Delivery Hose
    G02686550Courtesy 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
    G02686551Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the connector to the knock sensor.
    Fig 4: Connecting Connector To Knock Sensor
    G02686552Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Connect the connector to the camshaft position sensor.
    Fig 5: Connecting Connector To Camshaft Position Sensor
    G02686553Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Connect the connector to the ignition coil.
    Fig 6: Connecting Connector To Ignition Coil
    G02686554Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Connect the engine harness with clip (A) to the bracket.
    Fig 7: Connecting Engine Harness With Clip To Bracket
    G02686555Courtesy 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)
    G02686556Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 9: Connecting Engine Harness Connector To Bulkhead Harness Connectors (2 Of 2)
    G02686557Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose.
    Fig 10: Connecting Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
    G02686558Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Connect the engine coolant hoses to the throttle body.
    Fig 11: Connecting Engine Coolant Hoses To Throttle Body
    G02686559Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Connect the emission hose to the PCV valve.
    Fig 12: Connecting Emission Hose To PCV Valve
    G02686560Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Connect the pressure hose to the intake duct.
    Fig 13: Connecting Pressure Hose To Intake Duct
    G02686561Courtesy 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 Tank On The Bracket
      G02686562Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Connect the connector to the power steering pump switch.
      Fig 15: Connecting Connector To Power Steering Pump Switch
      G02686563Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Install the power steering pump, and tighten the bolts.
      1. Tightening torque:  22 N.m (2.2 kgf-m, 15.9 ft-lb)
      Fig 16: Installing Power Steering Pump
      G02686564Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Install the power steering pipe brackets on the right side intake manifold.
      Fig 17: Installing Power Steering Pipe Brackets On Right Side Intake Manifold
      G02686565Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Install the front side V-belt. See REMOVAL , V-belt.
  14. Install the cooler filler tank. See INSTALLATION , Coolant Filler Tank.
  15. Connect the accelerator cable.
    Fig 18: Connecting Accelerator Cable
    G02686566Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Install the intercooler, see INSTALLATION , Intercooler.
  17. Install the air cleaner element.
  18. Install the air cleaner upper cover and air intake duct as a unit, see INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner.
  19. Connect the connector to the fuel pump relay.
    Fig 19: Connecting Connector To Fuel Pump Relay
    G02686567Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Connect the battery ground cable.
  21. Lift up the vehicle.
  22. Install the under cover.
  23. Fill the coolant. See FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , Engine Coolant.