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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014FORESTER 2.5I, ENG CD FB25BA, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 4 (INTAKE INDUCTION (H4DOTC))INTAKE DUCTINSTALLATIONINTAKE DUCT NO. 1
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans

Intake Duct No. 1

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Intake Duct No. 1
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
  1. Install the intake duct No. 1 to the turbocharger.
    NOTE:
    • Use new O-rings.
    • Be careful not to pinch the O-ring.
    • Check that the air by-pass valve is firmly inserted into the intake duct No. 1.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Locating Intake Duct No. 1 Turbocharger Bolts
    G09480076Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Engage the clip which secures the air by-pass valve to the intake duct No. 1, and install the air intake boot to the intake duct No. 1.

    Tightening torque: 

    2.5 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 1.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Locating Air By-Pass Valve Clip
    G09480075Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the PCV pipe (A) to the intake duct No. 1, and connect the vacuum control hose (B) to the wastegate control solenoid valve.
    Fig 3: Identifying Vacuum Control Hose And PCV Pipe
    G09480074Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the connector to the wastegate control solenoid valve.
    Fig 4: Locating Wastegate Control Solenoid Valve Connector
    G09480073Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the under cover. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Under Cover. >
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Connect the vacuum hose to the vacuum pipe.
    Fig 5: Locating Vacuum Hose
    G09480072Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the air intake duct (rear). < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. >
  9. Connect the battery ground terminal.
  10. Install the collector cover.
RENDER: 1.0x

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