2006 Subaru Forester XT Limited, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Intake Manifold: Assembly

NOTE: Replace with a new gasket.
  1. Install the tumble generator valve assembly onto intake manifold.

    Tightening torque: 

    8.25 N.m (0.84 kgf-m, 6.1 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Locating Tumble Generator Valve Assembly Bolts
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  2. Install the air intake duct to the intake manifold.

    Tightening torque: 

    19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Locating Intake Duct
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  3. Install the fuel pipe assembly and pressure regulator to intake manifold.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Locating Bolts Installing Fuel Pipe Assembly On Intake Manifold
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  4. Install the fuel injector pipe LH.
  5. Connect the left side fuel hose LH to the injector pipe, and tighten the clamp screw.

    Tightening torque: 

    1.25 N.m (0.13 kgf-m, 0.94 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Locating Fuel Hose Clamp
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  6. Install the fuel injector pipe RH.
  7. Connect the fuel hose RH to the injector pipe, and tighten the clamp screw.

    Tightening torque: 

    1.25 N.m (0.13 kgf-m, 0.94 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Locating Clamp Holding Fuel Hose To Fuel Injector Pipe (RH)
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  8. Install the engine harness onto intake manifold.
  9. Install the harness bracket which holds the engine harness onto intake manifold.

    Tightening torque: 

    19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb) 

    Fig 6: Locating Harness Bracket
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  10. Tighten the bolts which secure fuel injector pipe onto intake manifold.

    Tightening torque: 

    19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb) 

    • LH side
    Fig 7: Locating Bolt Holding Fuel Injector Pipe Onto Intake Manifold (LH)
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