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Rocker Cover RH

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  1. Install the #1 spark plug pipe gasket and #3 spark plug pipe gasket to the #1 spark plug pipe and #3 spark plug pipe.
    NOTE:
    • Use a new #1 spark plug pipe gasket and #3 spark plug pipe gasket.
    • Apply a light coat of engine oil to the #1 spark plug pipe gasket and #3 spark plug pipe gasket, and insert them onto the spark plug pipe edge (A).
    Fig 1: Locating Spark Plug Pipe Gaskets
    G08316996Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the rocker cover gasket RH to the rocker cover RH.
    NOTE: Use a new rocker cover gasket RH.
  3. Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of rocker cover RH as shown in the figure.
    NOTE:
    • Before applying liquid gasket, remove oil from liquid gasket seal surface of the engine.
    • Be careful not to allow liquid gasket to be squeezed out from rocker cover RH.
    • Install within 5 min. after applying liquid gasket.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1217G (Part No. K0877Y0100) or equivalent 

    Liquid gasket applying diameter: 

    3.5±0.5 mm (0.1378±0.0197 in) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Areas On Mating Surface Of Rocker Cover RH
    G08563023Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Set the rocker cover RH, and tighten the bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Identifying Rocker Cover RH Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G08563024Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the intake manifold protector RH.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Locating Intake Manifold Protector RH Bolts
    G08563012Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the #1 ignition coil and the #3 ignition coil. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Ignition Coil. >
  7. When working on the vehicle
    1. Install the front exhaust pipe. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
    2. Install the air intake boot. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Boot. >
    3. Install the air cleaner case. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case. >