2006 Subaru Forester XT Limited, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Intake Manifold: Installation

  1. Install the intake manifold onto cylinder heads.
    NOTE: Replace with a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Locating Bolts Securing Intake Manifold To Cylinder Heads
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  2. Connect the fuel delivery hose, return hose, and evaporation hose.
    Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Delivery, Return And Evaporation Hose
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  3. Connect the connector to the engine coolant temperature sensor (A), oil pressure switch (B) and crankshaft position sensor (C).
    Fig 3: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor, Oil Pressure Switch And Crankshaft Position Sensor
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  4. Connect the connector to the knock sensor.
    Fig 4: Identifying Knock Sensor Connector
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  5. Connect the connectors to camshaft position sensor.
    Fig 5: Locating Camshaft Position Sensor Connector
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  6. Connect the connector to the ignition coil.
    Fig 6: Locating Ignition Coil Connector
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  7. Connect the engine harness with clip (A) to the bracket.
    • RH side
    Fig 7: Identifying Engine Harness Fixing Clip (RH)
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    • LH side
    Fig 8: Identifying Engine Harness Fixing Clip (LH)
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  8. Connect the engine harness connectors to bulkhead harness connectors.
    Fig 9: Locating Engine Harness Connectors
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