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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2016LEGACY 2.5IREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 4 (ENGINE INTAKE SYSTEM (INDUCTION) (H6DO))AIR INTAKE BOOTINSTALLATION

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Air Intake Boot: Installation

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Installation

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Install the air intake boot and connect the blow-by hose (D) to the air intake boot.
Tighten the clamp (B) securing the throttle body to the air intake boot.
Tighten the bolt (C) securing the air intake boot to the collector cover bracket.
Tighten the clamp (A) securing the air cleaner case (rear) to the air intake boot.
Tightening torque:

T1: 3 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.2 ft-lb)

T2: 6.5 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.8 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Identifying Blow-By Hose, Clamp And Bolt With Torque Specification
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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.