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Air Cleaner Element: Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION: Be sure to use SUBARU genuine air cleaner element depending on the engine type when replacing the air cleaner elements. Using other air cleaner element may affect the engine performance.
NOTE:
  • Check that there are no foreign objects in the air cleaner case.
  • When installing the air cleaner case (rear), align the protrusion of the air cleaner case (rear) to the hole on the air cleaner case (front) to install.
Fig 1: Installing Air Cleaner Case
G05953916Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Tightening torque: 

Clamp (A) 

3 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.2 ft-lb) 

Fig 2: Identifying Mass Air Flow And Intake Air Temperature Sensor Clamp
G06648469Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.