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Water Pipe Assembly LH

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  1. Set the water pipe assembly LH on the engine, and connect the water pipe hose LH (B) to the oil pan upper.
  2. Secure the water pipe assembly LH to the cylinder head LH with bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

    Fig 1: Identifying Water Pipe Hose (LH) And Bolt
    G11264179Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Lower the engine and remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
    Fig 2: Removing Lifting Device
    G08316851Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the transmission harness stay. (CVT model)

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 3: Locating Transmission Harness Stay Bolt
    G09475907Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the transmission case cover. (CVT model)

    Tightening torque: 

    8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)

    Fig 4: Locating Transmission Case Cover Bolt
    G09475906Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. 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 5: Locating Pitching Stopper Bolt And Nut
    G09475923Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Connect the bulkhead harness connector to the transmission harness connector (A) and the inhibitor harness connector (B), and connect the transmission radio ground terminal (C) to the vehicle body. (CVT model)

    Tightening torque: 

    13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)

    Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Harness Connector, Inhibitor Harness Connector And Transmission Radio Ground Terminal
    G11263711Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Connect the preheater hose (A) and the heater outlet hose (B) to the water pipe assembly LH.
    Fig 7: Identifying Preheater Hose And Heater Outlet Hose
    G09476410Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Lift up the vehicle.
  10. Install the nuts which hold the engine mounting to the front crossmember. (Hydraulic engine mounting model)
    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 8: Locating Engine Mounting Nuts (Hydraulic Engine Mounting Model)
    G11264189Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install the nuts which hold the engine mounting to the front crossmember. (Solid engine mounting model)
    NOTE: Use a new nut.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 9: Locating Engine Mounting Nuts (Solid Engine Mounting Model)
    G11264172Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the bolt which secures the water pipe assembly LH to the cylinder head LH.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

    Fig 10: Locating Water Pipe Assembly (LH) Bolt
    G09476411Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DO)>Front Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL .
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Install the air intake boot. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>Air Intake Boot>INSTALLATION .
  16. Install the air intake duct (rear). Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>Air Intake Duct>INSTALLATION .
  17. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
  18. Fill engine coolant. Ref. to COOLING(H4DO)>Engine Coolant>REPLACEMENT>FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
  19. Install the V-belt cover.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 11: Locating V-Belt Cover Bolt
    G11263695Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  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 12: Changing Installation Position Of Front Hood Damper From (B) To (A)
    G09475886Courtesy 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 13: Aligning Alignment Marks And Install Front Hood Striker To Front Hood
    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 .