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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. 2
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans

Intake Duct No. 2

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Intake Duct No. 2
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  1. Set the air by-pass valve to the intake duct No. 1, and install the intake duct No. 2 to the intake manifold.
    Fig 1: Locating Air By-Pass Valve
    G09480081Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the bolt which secure the intake duct No. 2 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: 

    16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 1.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Locating Intake Duct No. 2 Turbocharger Bolts
    G09480080Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Lift up the vehicle.
  4. Engage the clip which secures the air by-pass valve to the intake duct No. 1.
    Fig 3: Locating Air By-Pass Valve Clip
    G09480079Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Connect the PCV pipe (A) and vacuum hose (B) to the intake duct No. 1, and connect the vacuum hose (C) to the air by-pass valve.
    Fig 4: Identifying PCV Pipe And Vacuum Hose
    G09480078Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the under cover. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Under Cover. >
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Install the radiator sub fan and fan motor assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Radiator Sub Fan and Fan Motor. >
  9. Install the intercooler. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Intercooler. >
  10. Install the air intake duct (rear). < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. >
  11. Connect the battery ground terminal.
  12. Install the collector cover.
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