CVTF Cooler Pipe and Hose: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

CAUTION: When installing the CVTF cooler pipe assembly on vehicle side, be careful not to bend the A/C pipe.

Temporarily attach the CVTF cooler pipe assembly to vehicle.
Route the front harness above the CVTF cooler pipe assembly, and install the harness clip to the vehicle, and connect the front sub sensor harness connector. (OUTBACK model)

Fig 1: Locating Front Sub Sensor Harness Connector And Front Harness Clip
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Attach the sensor cover plate. (OUTBACK model) Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Sub Sensor.
Fix the CVTF cooler pipe assembly to vehicle.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Locating CVTF Cooler Pipe Assembly Mounting Bolt
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Install the A/C pipe to clip.
Install the inlet hose and outlet hose. (OUTBACK model)
NOTE: Use the new inlet hose and outlet hose.

Fig 3: Identifying Inlet Hose And Outlet Hose
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Install the headlight assembly (LH). (OUTBACK model) Ref. to INSTALLATION , Headlight Assembly.
Install the front bumper. (OUTBACK model) Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Bumper.
Install the battery cable bracket, and install the battery cable clip to the bracket.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Locating Bracket Bolts
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Lift up the vehicle.
Install the CVTF inlet pipe and CVTF outlet pipe.
NOTE: Use a new gasket.

Tightening torque:

T1: 16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)

T2: 40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Identifying CVTF Inlet Pipe And CVTF Outlet Pipe
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Install the CVTF inlet hose and CVTF outlet hose.
NOTE: Use the new CVTF inlet hose and CVTF outlet hose.

Fig 6: Identifying CVTF Inlet Hose And CVTF Outlet Hose
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Install the inlet hose and outlet hose on radiator side.
NOTE: Use the new inlet hose and outlet hose.

Fig 7: Identifying Inlet Hose And Outlet Hose
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Install the under cover.
Lower the vehicle.
Install the battery.
Adjust the CVTF level and check there is no leakage. Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , CVTF.