Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Intake Manifold: Assembly
- Install the fuel pipe assembly and pressure regulator to the intake manifold.
- Tighten the bolt which installs the fuel pipes on the intake manifold.
Tightening torque:
5.0 N.m (0.51 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)
- Install the fuel injector pipe.
- Connect the fuel injector pipe RH to fuel hose, and then tighten the clamp screw.
- Connect the fuel injector pipe LH to fuel hose, and then tighten the clamp screw.
- Connect the air by-pass hoses.
- Install the fuel injectors.
- Tighten the bolt which installs the injector pipe on the intake manifold.
- RH SIDE
Tightening torque:
5.0 N.m (0.51 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Tightening torque:
19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 13.7 ft-lb)
- LH SIDE
Tightening torque:
5.0 N.m (0.51 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Tightening torque:
19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 13.7 ft-lb)
- RH SIDE
- Tighten the two bolts which install the fuel pipes on intake manifold.
Tightening torque:
5.0 N.m (0.51 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)
- Install the engine harness onto the intake manifold.
- Hold the engine harness by harness band (A) and bolts (B).
Tightening torque:
16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)
- Connect the connector to fuel injector
- Install the fuel pipe protector RH.
Tightening torque:
19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 13.7 ft-lb)
- Install the fuel pipe protector LH.
Tightening torque:
19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 13.7 ft-lb)
- Install the purge control solenoid valve. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Purge Control Solenoid Valve. >
- Connect the pressure regulator vacuum hose to the intake manifold.
- Install the air assist injector solenoid valve to the bracket. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Assist Injector Solenoid Valve. >
- Install the throttle body to the intake manifold. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Throttle Body. >
- Install the ignition coil & ignitor Assy. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Ignition Coil & Ignitor assy. >
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
