2006 Subaru Baja Turbo, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Intake Manifold: Installation

  1. Install the intake manifold onto cylinder heads.
    NOTE: Always use new gaskets.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Intake Manifold Bolts
    G04999313Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Connect the fuel delivery hose, return hose and evaporation hose.
    Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Delivery Hose, Return Hose And Evaporation Hose
    G04989024Courtesy 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: Identifying Oil Pressure Switch And Crankshaft Position Sensor
    G04998268Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the connector to the knock sensor.
    Fig 4: Identifying Knock Sensor Connector
    G04998280Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Connect the connector to the camshaft position sensor.
    Fig 5: Identifying Camshaft Position Sensor Connector
    G04999318Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Connect the connector to the ignition coil.
    Fig 6: Identifying Ignition Coil Connector
    G04989019Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Connect the engine harness with clip (A) to the bracket.
    Fig 7: Identifying Engine Harness With Clip To Bracket
    G04989020Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Connect the engine harness connector to the bulkhead harness connectors.
    Fig 8: Locating Engine Harness Connector
    G04989014Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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  • • 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.
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