2006 Subaru Outback i, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

B: Installation

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

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Locating Intake Manifold Bolts
    G04997342
  2. Connect the fuel hose and evaporation hose to the fuel pipe.
    NOTE: If fuel hoses are damaged, replace with new hoses.
  3. Install the EGR pipe to intake manifold.

    Tightening torque: 

    34 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.6 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Identifying EGR Pipe
    G04997340
  4. Connect the connectors to camshaft position sensor.
    Fig 3: Identifying Camshaft Position Sensor Connector
    G04997339
  5. Connect the connector to the power steering pump switch (A).
  6. Connect the connector to the oil pressure switch (B).
    Fig 4: Identifying Connector From Oil Pressure Switch
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  7. Connect the connector to crankshaft position sensor.
    Fig 5: Identifying Crankshaft Position Sensor
    G04997337
  8. Connect the knock sensor connector.
    Fig 6: Identifying Knock Sensor Connector
    G04997336
  9. Connect the connector to engine coolant temperature sensor.
    Fig 7: Identifying Connector For Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
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  10. Connect the PCV hose (A) to intake manifold.
  11. Connect the engine harness connectors (B) to bulkhead harness connectors.
    Fig 8: Identifying Engine Harness Connectors And PCV Hose
    G04997334
  12. Connect the brake booster hose (A).
    Fig 9: Identifying Brake Booster Hose
    G04997333
  13. Connect the engine coolant hoses (A) to throttle body.
    Fig 10: Identifying Engine Coolant Hoses
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  14. Connect the spark plug cords to spark plugs.
  15. Install the generator. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Generator. >
  16. Install the air intake duct, air cleaner case and air intake chamber. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. > < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case. > < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Chamber. >
  17. Install the fuse of fuel pump relay to the main fuse box.
  18. Connect the battery ground cable to the battery.
    Fig 11: Identifying Ground Cable From Battery
    G05019586
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