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Engine Assembly: Installation

  1. Install the engine mounting onto the engine.

    Tightening torque: 

    35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)

  2. Position the engine in engine compartment and align it with transmission.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.
  3. Install the bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

    Fig 1: Locating Upper Side Of Transmission Gasket Bolts
    G09480221Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
    Fig 2: Supporting Engine With Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
    G08316851Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the garage jack.
  6. Install the bolt which secures the transmission harness stay to the CVT.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 3: Locating Bolt Securing Transmission Harness Stay
    G11264562Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) to the CVT.
    1. Temporarily tighten the upper bolt which secures the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) to the CVT.
    2. Using clip (A), fix the bulkhead harness to the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature).
      Fig 4: Locating CVTF Cooler (With Warmer Feature) Bolts
      G09480214Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Lift up the vehicle.
    4. Install the lower bolt which secures CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) to the CVT.

      Tightening torque: 

      23 N.m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 ft-lb)

      Fig 5: Locating CVTF Cooler (With Warmer Feature) Lower Bolt
      G09480207Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Lower the vehicle.
    6. Tighten the upper bolt which secures the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) to the CVT.

    Tightening torque: 

    23 N.m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 ft-lb)

    Fig 6: Locating CVTF Cooler (With Warmer Feature) Upper Bolt
    G09480227Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the torque converter clutch to drive plate.
    1. Remove the ST from torque converter clutch case.
      NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into the torque converter clutch case when removing the ST.

      ST 498277200 STOPPER SET 

      Fig 7: Removing ST From Torque Converter Clutch Case
      G09480213Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Insert the wrench into the crank pulley bolt and rotate the crank pulley to install the bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
      NOTE: Be careful not to drop bolts into the torque converter clutch case.

      Tightening torque: 

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

      Fig 8: Inserting Wrench Into Crank Pulley Bolt
      G11266766Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Fit the plug to service hole.
      Fig 9: Locating Service Hole Plug
      G09480211Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Install the starter. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS(H4DO)>Starter>INSTALLATION .
  9. Install the pitching stopper.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

    T2: 58 N.m (5.9 kgf-m, 42.8 ft-lb)

    Fig 10: Installing Pitching Stopper
    G11264578Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Lift up the vehicle.
  11. Install the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of the transmission to engine.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

    Fig 11: Locating Lower Side Of Transmission Gasket Bolts And Nuts
    G09480208Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the nuts which hold the engine mounting to the front crossmember.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure that locators (a) of the engine mounting are securely inserted.
    • Use a new nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)

    Fig 12: Locating Engine Mounting Nuts
    G11264579Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Connect the ground cable to the oil pipe assembly.

    Tightening torque: 

    7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)

    Fig 13: Locating Ground Cable Bolt
    G09480206Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DOTC)>Front Exhaust Pipe>INSTALLATION .
  15. Connect the fuel delivery tube and evaporation hose.
    1. Connect the evaporation hose to fuel pipe assembly.
      Fig 14: Locating Evaporation Hose From Fuel Pipe Assembly Clip
      G09480218Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Connect the quick connector on the fuel delivery tube to the fuel pipe assembly, and fix the fuel delivery tube using clip (A).
    CAUTION:
    • Check that there is no damage or dust on the quick connector. If necessary, clean the seal surface of the pipe.
    • When connecting the quick connector, make sure to insert it all the way in before locking the slider.
    • When it is difficult to lock the slider, check that the connector is fully inserted.
    • After locking the slider, check that the quick connector is securely connected.
    NOTE: Connect the quick connector as shown in the figure.
    Fig 15: Connecting Quick Connector With Slider
    G11266773Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 16: Locating Quick Connector
    G10266683Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Connect the engine coolant inlet hose and engine coolant outlet hose to the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) and EGR cooler.
    Fig 17: Locating Engine Coolant Inlet/Outlet Hoses Clamps
    G09480205Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Connect the heater inlet hose (A) to the water pipe assembly, and connect the heater outlet hose (B) to the water pipe LH.
    NOTE: Be careful not to mix up the heater inlet hose and the heater outlet hose when connecting them.
    Fig 18: Connecting Heater Inlet Hose To Water Pipe Assembly
    G11266776Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 19: Heater Inlet Hose And Heater Outlet Hose
    G09480204Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Connect the A/C pressure hose to A/C compressor. Ref. to HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)>Hose and Pipe>INSTALLATION .
  19. Set the generator cord, and fix the generator cord to the fuel pipe protector using clip (C).
  20. Install the generator cord to clip (B), and connect the connector (A) to A/C compressor.
    Fig 20: Connecting Connector To A/C Compressor
    G11266739Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Using clip (D), fix the generator cord to the generator cord stay, and connect the connector (B) and the terminal (C) to the generator.

    Tightening torque: 

    15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb)

  22. Connect the connector (A) to the brake vacuum pump.
    Fig 21: Connecting Connector And Terminal To Generator
    G11266738Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Connect the bulkhead harness connector to the engine harness connector.
    Fig 22: Locating Bulkhead Harness Connector To Engine Harness Connector
    G11266737Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Install the brake booster vacuum hose to the clip (D).
    NOTE: If the clip is removed from the intake manifold, install the clip to the position of alignment mark of intake manifold.
  25. Connect sections (A) and (B) of the brake booster vacuum hose to the brake vacuum pump and intake manifold, and install the brake booster vacuum hose to the clip (C).
    Fig 23: Installing Brake Booster Vacuum Hose To Clip
    G11266736Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Install the radiator. Ref. to COOLING(H4DOTC)>Radiator>INSTALLATION .
  27. Install the intake duct No. 1 and intake duct No. 2. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Intake Duct>INSTALLATION>INTAKE DUCT NO . 1. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Intake Duct>INSTALLATION>INTAKE DUCT NO. 2.
  28. Install the intercooler. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Intercooler>INSTALLATION .
  29. Install the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Air Intake Duct>INSTALLATION .
  30. Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
  31. Charge the A/C system with refrigerant. Ref. to HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)>Refrigerant Charging Procedure>PROCEDURE .
  32. Fill engine coolant. Ref. to COOLING(H4DOTC)>Engine Coolant>REPLACEMENT>FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
  33. Install the collector cover.
  34. Change the installation position of the front hood damper from (B) to (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)

    Fig 24: Front Hood Damper Installation Position
    G09476521Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  35. Align the alignment marks (A), and install the front hood striker to the front hood.

    Tightening torque: 

    33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

    Fig 25: Locating Front Hood Striker Bolts
    G09475947Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  36. Install the bracket - grille UPR, and the grille assembly - front CTR. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Front Grille>INSTALLATION .