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Air Cleaner Case: Installation

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  1. Install the bolt (A) and nut (B) which secure the air cleaner case (front) to the body.

    Tightening torque: 

    Bolt (A) 

    6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb) 

    Nut (B) 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Air Cleaner Case Bolts And Nuts (Front)
    G06651453Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the air cleaner case (rear) and the air cleaner element.
    NOTE: 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.
  3. Install the air intake duct. Refer to INSTALLATION  .
  4. Attach the clip (B) to the air cleaner case (front), and tighten the clamp (A) connecting the air cleaner case (rear) and air intake boot assembly.

    Tightening torque: 

    Clamp (A) 

    3 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Clamp And Clip Of Air Cleaner Case
    G06651447Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Connect the connector (A) to the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor, and fasten the harness to clip (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Mass Air Flow And Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector With Clip
    G06651446Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Connect the power steering oil pressure hose (suction hose) to the clip on the side of air cleaner case (rear).
    Fig 4: Identifying Power Steering Oil Pressure Hose (Suction Hose) And Clip
    G06648464Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Connect the ground cable to battery.