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Rocker Cover LH

  1. Install the #2 spark plug pipe gasket and #4 spark plug pipe gasket to the #2 spark plug pipe and #4 spark plug pipe.
    NOTE:
    • Use a new #2 spark plug pipe gasket and #4 spark plug pipe gasket.
    • Apply a light coat of engine oil to the #2 spark plug pipe gasket and #4 spark plug pipe gasket, and insert them onto the spark plug pipe edge (A).
    Fig 1: Locating Spark Plug Pipe Gasket
    G09480382Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the rocker cover gasket LH to the rocker cover LH.
    NOTE: Use a new rocker cover gasket LH.
  3. Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of rocker cover LH as shown in the figure.
    NOTE:
    • Before applying liquid gasket, degrease the old liquid gasket seal surface of the engine.
    • Be careful not to allow liquid gasket to be squeezed out from rocker cover LH.
    • Install within 5 min. after applying liquid gasket.

    Liquid gasket: 

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

    Liquid gasket applying diameter: 

    3±1 mm (0.1181±0.0394 in)

    Fig 2: Applying Liquid Gasket To Mating Surface Of Rocker Cover LH
    G11266917Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Set the rocker cover LH, 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: Rocker Cover LH Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G09480384Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Connect the connector to the water pipe LH.
    Fig 4: Locating Connector To Water Pipe LH
    G09480375Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the #2 ignition coil and the #4 ignition coil. Ref. to IGNITION(H4DOTC)>Ignition Coil>INSTALLATION .
  7. Install the side engine oil cooler pipe assembly. Ref. to LUBRICATION(H4DO)>Engine Oil Cooler Pipe>INSTALLATION>SIDE ENGINE OIL COOLER PIPE .
  8. When working on the vehicle
NOTE: When working on the vehicle, perform the following steps also.
  1. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
    Fig 5: Supporting Engine With Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
    G08316851Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Lift the engine, and remove the ST.
    CAUTION: When lifting up the engine, pay attention to the clearance of each part and be careful not to lift the engine too much, in order to prevent damaging the vehicle.

    ST 18632AA020 STAND ASSY 

    Fig 6: Setting ST Between Engine Mount And Crossmember
    G09480373Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Lower the engine and remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
    Fig 7: Supporting Engine With Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
    G08316851Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. 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 8: Installing Pitching Stopper
    G11266923Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. 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 9: Locating Transmission Harness Stay Bolt
    G11266905Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the fuel pipe protector to the high-pressure fuel pump case and intake manifold.

    Tightening torque: 

    19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb)

    Fig 10: Locating Fuel Pipe Protector Bolts
    G09480369Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Connect the connector to the pressure switch (triple pressure switch).
    Fig 11: Locating Connector To Pressure Switch (Triple Pressure Switch)
    G09480368Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Set the generator cord, and fix the generator cord to the fuel pipe protector using clip (C).
  9. Install the generator cord to clip (B), and connect the connector (A) to A/C compressor.
    Fig 12: Connecting Connector To A/C Compressor
    G11266739Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. 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)

  11. Connect the connector (A) to the brake vacuum pump.
    Fig 13: Connecting Connector And Terminal To Generator
    G11266738Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the intercooler. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Intercooler>INSTALLATION .
  13. Lift up the vehicle.
  14. Install the nuts which hold the engine mounting to the 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 14: Locating Engine Mounting Nuts
    G11264579Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Install the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DOTC)>Front Exhaust Pipe>INSTALLATION .
  16. Install the air intake duct (rear). Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Air Intake Duct>INSTALLATION .
  17. Install the battery. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS(H4DO)>Battery>INSTALLATION .
  18. Fill engine coolant. Ref. to COOLING(H4DOTC)>Engine Coolant>REPLACEMENT>FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
  19. Install the collector cover.
  20. 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 15: Identifying Front Hood Damper Installation Position
    G09476521Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. 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 16: Locating Front Hood Striker Bolts
    G09475947Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Install the bracket grille - UPR, and the grille assembly - front CTR. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Front Grille>INSTALLATION .
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