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ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose: Installation

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

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

  2. Install the A/C pipe to clip.
  3. 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 1: Locating Battery Cable Bracket Mounting Bolts
    G08563977Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the harness connector to the A/C pressure switch.
    Fig 2: Identifying A/C Pressure Switch Harness Connector
    G08563978Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Lift up the vehicle.
  6. Install the ATF cooler inlet and outlet pipes.
    NOTE: Use a new washer.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

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

    T3: 45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: ATF Cooler Inlet And Outlet Pipes With Torque Specifications
    G05956005Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the ATF AT inlet and outlet hoses to the ATF cooler pipe on the transmission side.
    NOTE:
    • Use a new ATF AT hose.
    • Install so that the ATF AT hose is not folded over, excessively bent or twisted.
    • Insert the ATF AT hose into the specified position.
    Fig 4: Identifying ATF Cooler Hoses
    G05955944Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the ATF radiator inlet and outlet hoses to the ATF cooler pipe on radiator side.
    NOTE:
    • Use a new ATF radiator hose.
    • Install so that the ATF radiator hose is not folded over, excessively bent or twisted.
    • Insert the ATF radiator hose into the specified position.
    Fig 5: Identifying ATF Radiator Hose
    G05661748Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the heat shield cover. (turbo model)

    Tightening torque: 

    3 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 6: Locating Heat Shield Cover Mounting Bolts (Turbo Model)
    G05659961Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the under cover. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Under Cover. >
  11. Install the battery.
  12. Check the ATF level. < Refer to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >
    NOTE: Make sure there are no ATF leaks in joints between the transmission, radiator, ATF cooler pipes, and ATF cooler hoses.