2008 Subaru Legacy R LimitedFACTORY 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, 18.4 ft-lb) 

    • RH side
      Fig 1: Identifying Intake Manifold Bolts (RH)
      G05018413Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • LH SIDE.
      Fig 2: Identifying Intake Manifold Bolts (LH)
      G05018415Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the bolts which hold fuel injector pipe RH to cylinder head.

    Tightening torque: 

    19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Locating Fuel Injector Pipe Bolts (RH)
    G05018411Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  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, 14.0 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Locating Fuel Pipe Protector Bolts (RH)
    G05018455Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the bolts which hold fuel injector pipe LH to cylinder head.

    Tightening torque: 

    19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Locating Fuel Injector Pipe Bolts
    G05018418Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  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, 14.0 ft-lb) 

    Fig 6: Locating Fuel Pipe Protector Bolts (LH)
    G05018408Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the EGR pipe to the EGR valve.
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque 

    6.4 N.m (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 7: Identifying EGR Pipe To EGR Valve
    G05665251Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Connect the fuel hoses to fuel pipe.
    Fig 8: Identifying Fuel Hoses
    G05665265Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Connect the brake booster hose.
    Fig 9: Locating Brake Booster Hose
    G05665249Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Connect the PCV hose.
    Fig 10: Locating PCV Hose
    G05341039Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Connect the engine coolant hoses to throttle body.
    Fig 11: Locating Engine Coolant Hose
    G05018404Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Connect the connector (A) to throttle body.
  14. Connect the engine harness connector (B).
    Fig 12: Identifying Engine Harness And Throttle Body Connector
    G05018403Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  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 the main fuse box.
  17. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
    Fig 13: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
    G05019586Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Install the collector cover.
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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.

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