Intake Manifold: Assembly

2004 Subaru Outback Base, 4D Wagon, EJ251, StandardSECTION Assembly
  1. Install fuel pipe assembly and pressure regulator, etc. to intake manifold.
  2. Tighten bolt which installs fuel pipes on intake manifold.
    1. Tightening torque:Β  4.9 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb)
    Fig 1: Tightening Bolt Which Installs Fuel Pipes On Intake Manifold
    G00898736Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect right side fuel hose to injector pipe, and tighten clamp screw.
    Fig 2: Connecting Right Side Fuel Hose To Injector Pipe & Tightening Screw
    G00898737Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install fuel injector pipe.
  5. Connect left side fuel hose to injector pipe, and tighten clamp screw.
    Fig 3: Connecting Left Side Fuel Hose To Injector Pipe
    G00898738Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Connect air assist hoses.
    Fig 4: Connecting Air Assist Hoses
    G00898739Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install fuel injectors.
    NOTE: Always use new o-rings.
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