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Non-Turbo Model

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  1. Install the oil level switch and the clip (A) to the oil pan upper.
    NOTE:
    • Use new O-rings.
    • Apply a coat of engine oil to the O-rings.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pan Upper Clip (Non-Turbo Model)
    G09476529Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the engine mounting LH onto the engine.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 2: Locating Engine Mounting Bolts (Front/Rear)
    G11264651Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Lower the engine and remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
    Fig 3: Lowering Engine Using Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
    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 4: Locating Transmission Harness Stay Bolt (CVT Model)
    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 5: Locating Transmission Case Cover Bolts (CVT Model)
    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 6: Pitching Stopper Bolts With Torque Specifications
    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 7: Identifying Transmission Harness Connector, Inhibitor Harness Connector And Transmission Radio Ground Terminal
    G11263711Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the electric power steering gearbox. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>Electric Power Steering Gearbox>INSTALLATION .
  9. Install the front drive shaft LH. Ref. to DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM>Front Drive Shaft>INSTALLATION .
  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 And Front Crossmember Nuts
    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 And Front Crossmember Nuts (Solid Engine Mounting Model)
    G11264172Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Connect the connector of oil level switch to the engine harness, and install the clip (A) securing the harness.
    Fig 10: Locating Oil Level Switch Connector And Harness Clip
    G08315830Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DO)>Front Exhaust Pipe>INSTALLATION .
  14. Install the under cover front - transmission. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>General Description>COMPONENT>FLOOR UNDER PROTECTOR .
  15. Install the under cover. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Front Under Cover>INSTALLATION .
  16. Lower the vehicle.
  17. Install the air intake boot. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>Air Intake Boot>INSTALLATION .
  18. Install the air intake duct (rear). Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>Air Intake Duct>INSTALLATION .
  19. Refill the engine oil. Ref. to LUBRICATION (H4DO)>Engine Oil>REPLACEMENT .
  20. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
  21. Install the V-belt cover.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 11: Locating V-Belt Cover
    G11263695Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. 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 Front Hood Damper Mounting Position
    G09475886Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. 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: Identifying Front Hood Sticker And Front Hood Alignment Marks
    G09475947Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Install the bracket - grille UPR, and the grille assembly - front CTR. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Front Grille>INSTALLATION .