2008 Subaru Forester X, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Intake Manifold: 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: Identifying Bolts Which Holds Intake Manifold To Cylinder Head
    G04997342Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Connect the fuel hose and evaporation hose to the fuel pipe.
    NOTE: If fuel hoses are damaged, replace them with new parts.
  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
    G05332711Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the connectors to camshaft position sensor.
    Fig 3: Identifying Camshaft Position Sensor Connector
    G04997339Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Connect the connector to the power steering pump switch.
  6. Connect the connector to oil pressure switch (A).
    Fig 4: Identifying Oil Pressure Switch
    G04997338Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Connect the connector to crankshaft position sensor.
    Fig 5: Identifying Crankshaft Position Sensor Connector
    G04997337Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Connect the knock sensor connector.
    Fig 6: Identifying Knock Sensor Connector
    G04997336Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Connect the connector to engine coolant temperature sensor.
    Fig 7: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Connectors
    G04997335Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Connect the PCV hose (A) to intake manifold.
  11. Connect the engine harness connectors (B) to bulkhead harness connectors.
    Fig 8: Identifying PCV Hose And Engine Harness Connectors
    G04997334Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Connect the brake booster hose (A).
    Fig 9: Identifying Brake Booster Hose
    G04997333Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Connect the engine coolant hoses (A) to throttle body.
    Fig 10: Identifying Engine Coolant Hoses
    G04997332Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Connect the spark plug cords to spark plugs.
  15. Install the power steering pump and power steering reservoir tank.
    1. Install the power steering reservoir tank to the bracket.
      Fig 11: Identifying Power Steering Reservoir Tank Bracket
      G04997330Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Connect the power steering pump switch to the connector (A).
      Fig 12: Identifying Power Steering Pump Switch Connector
      G04997329Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Install the installation bolt of the power steering pump bracket.

      Tightening torque: 

      22 N.m (2.2 kgf-m, 15.9 ft-lb) 

      Fig 13: Identifying Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts
      G04997328Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Install the power steering pipes onto the fuel pipe protector RH.

    Tightening torque: 

    13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 14: Identifying Bolts Which Holding Power Steering Pipes Onto Fuel Pipe Protector RH
    G04997327Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Install the generator. <Ref. INSTALLATION , Generator. >
  17. 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. >
  18. Connect the connector to fuel pump relay.
  19. Connect the ground cable to the battery.
    Fig 15: Connecting Ground Cable To Battery
    G04988132Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • 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.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.