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Engine Intake System (Induction) And Turbocharger (2.5L): Turbocharger: Installation

  1. Install the turbocharger stay.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb) 

    T2: 42.5 N.m (4.3 kgf-m, 31.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Installing Turbocharger Stay With Torque Specifications
    G11571901Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Connect the oil outlet hose to the oil outlet pipe.
    Fig 2: Clamp Of Oil Outlet Hose Location
    G05660698Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the engine coolant hose to the lower side of the water pipe.
    Fig 3: Locating Engine Coolant Hose Clamp
    G08539101Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Temporarily tighten the union bolts and flare nuts which secure the oil inlet pipe to the turbocharger.
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.
    Fig 4: Locating Turbocharger Oil Inlet Pipe Union Bolts
    G08539100Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Tighten the union bolts and flare nuts which secure the oil inlet pipe to the turbocharger.
    CAUTION: In order to prevent damaging the oil pipe on the cylinder head side, fix the section (a) shown in the figure when tightening the oil inlet pipe flare nut, and avoid the part from rotating together while tightening the nut.
    Fig 5: Installing Oil Inlet Pipe Of Turbocharger
    G08539099Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb) 

    T2: 20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 6: Oil Inlet Pipe (Bolts) Of Turbocharger With Torque Specifications
    G08539109Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Connect the air control hose (A), and install the intake duct to the turbocharger.

    Tightening torque: 

    3 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 7: Locating Turbocharger Intake Duct
    G08539098Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Connect the engine coolant hoses to the upper side of the water pipe.
    Fig 8: Locating Engine Coolant Hose Clamp
    G06344981Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the joint pipe to turbocharger.
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    42.5 N.m (4.3 kgf-m, 31.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 9: Turbocharger Joint Pipe Bolts Location
    G06344980Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Lift up the vehicle.
  10. Install the center exhaust pipe. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe.>
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Install the intercooler stay RH No. 2.

    Tightening torque: 

    16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 10: Locating Intercooler Stay RH No. 2 Bolts
    G04998819Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install the intercooler. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Intercooler.>
  14. Connect the battery ground terminal.
  15. Fill engine coolant. <Ref. to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.>