2014-2018 Subaru Forester Intake Manifold Torque Specs

2.5L H4

Applies to 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 Subaru Forester

Labor Time:3 hours

Torque Values (11 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Cover Bolts	16	12	—
Cover Bolts	16	12	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	7	5	—
⚠️ Fuel Rail Bolts	12	9	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Gasket Surface Bolts	20	15	Clean mating surfaces
⚠️ Intake Manifold Bolts	25	18	Tighten in sequence from center out \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	47	35	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	47	35	—
⚠️ PCV Valve	8	6	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Sensor Mounting Bolts	11	8	—
⚠️ Throttle Body Bolts	10	7	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

The primary torque specification for intake manifold on a 2014-2018 Subaru Forester is 16 Nm (12 lb-ft).

There are 11 torque specifications for intake manifold on the 2014-2018 Subaru Forester 2.5L H4, covering all related fasteners and components.