Air Cleaner Case: Installation

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Installation
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  1. Install the air cleaner case bracket to the vehicle.

    Tightening torque:Β 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)Β 

    Fig 1: Locating Air Cleaner Case Bracket Bolts
    G09480055Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the bolt (A) and nut (B) which secure the air cleaner case (front) to the vehicle and to the air cleaner case bracket.

    Tightening torque:Β 

    Bolt (A)Β 

    6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)Β 

    Nut (B)Β 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)Β 

    Fig 2: Identifying Air Cleaner Case Nut And Bolt
    G09480054Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Set the air cleaner element to the air cleaner case (front), and install the air cleaner case (rear).
    NOTE: When installing the air cleaner case (rear), align the protrusion of the air cleaner case (rear) to the hole on the air cleaner case (front) to install.
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