2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R LimitedFACTORY 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, 18.4 ft-lb) 

    • RH side
      Fig 1: Locating Cylinder Head Intake Manifold Bolts (RH Side)
      G10263547Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • LH side
      Fig 2: Locating Cylinder Head Intake Manifold Bolts (LH Side)
      G10263548Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the bolts securing the EGR pipe B to the EGR control valve.
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Locating EGR Pipe B And Control Valve Bolts
    G10263546Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the clip securing the engine harness to the fuel injector pipe RH.
    Fig 4: Locating Engine Harness And Fuel Injector Pipe RH Clips
    G10263545Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the connector to the intake oil flow control solenoid valve RH.
    Fig 5: Locating Intake Oil Flow Control Solenoid Valve RH Connector
    G10263544Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the clip securing the engine harness to the fuel injector pipe LH.
    Fig 6: Locating Engine Harness And Fuel Injector Pipe LH Clips
    G10263543Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Connect the connectors to the oil temperature sensor, engine coolant temperature sensor and intake oil flow control solenoid valve LH.
    Fig 7: Locating Oil Temperature Sensor And Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Connectors
    G10263542Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Connect the fuel delivery tube and evaporation hose.
    1. Connect the evaporation hose (C) to the fuel pipe assembly.
    2. Connect the quick connector of the fuel delivery tube (B) to the fuel pipe assembly, and secure the fuel delivery tube using clip (A).
      CAUTION:
      • Check that there is no damage or dust on the quick connector. If necessary, clean the seal surface of the pipe.
      • Make sure that the quick connector is securely connected.
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