2006 Subaru Outback RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Intake Manifold: Installation

  1. Install the intake manifold onto cylinder heads.
    NOTE: Use new O-rings.

    Tightening torque: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18 It-lb) 

    • RH side
      Fig 1: Locating Intake Manifold Bolts (RH Side)
      G05018413
    • LH side
      Fig 2: Locating Intake Manifold Bolts (LH Side)
      G05018415
  2. Install the bolts which hold fuel injector pipe RH to cylinder head.

    Tightening torque: 19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Locating Bolts Holding Fuel Injector Pipe RH To Cylinder Head
    G05018411
  3. Install the engine harness to fuel injector pipe RH.
  4. Install the fuel pipe protector RH.

    Tightening torque: 19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Locating Fuel Pipe Protector RH Bolts
    G05018417
  5. Install the bolts which hold fuel injector pipe LH to cylinder head.

    Tightening torque: 19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Locating Bolts Holding Fuel Injector Pipe LH To Cylinder Head
    G05018418
  6. Install the engine harness to fuel injector pipe LH.
  7. Install the fuel pipe protector LH.

    Tightening torque: 19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14 ft-lb) 

    Fig 6: Locating Fuel Pipe Protector LH Bolts
    G05018408
  8. Connect the fuel hoses to fuel pipe.
    Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Hoses
    G05018420
  9. Connect the brake booster hose.
    Fig 8: Locating Brake Booster Hose
    G05018406
  10. Connect the PCV hose.
    Fig 9: Locating PCV Hose
    G05018405
  11. Connect the engine coolant hoses to throttle body.
    Fig 10: Locating Engine Coolant Hoses
    G05018423
  12. Connect the connector (A) to throttle body.
    Fig 11: Identifying Connector And Engine Harness Connector
    G05018403
  13. Connect the engine harness connector (B).
  14. Install the generator. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Generator. >
  15. Install the air cleaner case and air intake chamber. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case. > < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Chamber. >
  16. Install the fuse of fuel pump to main fuse box.
  17. Connect the battery ground cable to the battery.
    Fig 12: Connecting Ground Cable To Battery
    G05019586
  18. Install the collector cover.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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