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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 (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)
    G11264664Courtesy 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 bolt which secures the transmission harness stay to the CVT.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 4: Locating Transmission Harness Stay And CVT Bolt
    G11264562Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. 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: Pitching Stopper Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G11264578Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the intercooler. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Intercooler>INSTALLATION .
  7. Lift up the vehicle.
  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.
    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 6: Locating Engine Mount And Front Crossmember Nuts
    G11264579Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Connect the connector of oil level switch to the engine harness, and install the clip (A) securing the harness.
    Fig 7: Locating Oil Level Switch Connector And Engine Harness Clip
    G09476614Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DOTC)>Front Exhaust Pipe>INSTALLATION .
  13. Install the air intake duct (rear). Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Air Intake Duct>INSTALLATION .
  14. Refill the engine oil. Ref. to LUBRICATION (H4DO)>Engine Oil>REPLACEMENT .
  15. Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
  16. Fill engine coolant. Ref. to COOLING(H4DOTC)>Engine Coolant>REPLACEMENT>FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
  17. Install the collector cover.
  18. 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 8: Changing Front Hood Damper Mounting Position
    G09476521Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. 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 9: Identifying Front Hood Sticker And Front Hood Alignment Marks
    G09475947Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Install the bracket - grille UPR, and the grille assembly - front CTR. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Front Grille>INSTALLATION .