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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: Locating Oil Level Switch Bolts
    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 LH Bolt
    G10403894Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Lower the engine and remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
    Fig 3: Supporting Engine Using Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
    G08316851Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the bolt and turn the transmission harness counterclockwise to install the transmission harness to the control valve body. (CVT model)

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 4: Locating Control Valve Body Bolt (CVT Model)
    G08316859Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the transmission harness stay. (CVT model)

    Tightening torque: 

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

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

    Tightening torque: 

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

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

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 8: Identifying Vehicle Body Transmission Radio Ground Terminal
    G09475904Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the electric power steering gearbox. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING) > Electric Power Steering Gearbox >  INSTALLATION  .
  10. Install the front drive shaft LH. Ref. to DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Front Drive Shaft >  INSTALLATION  .
  11. Install the nuts which hold the engine mounting to the 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 9: Engine Mounting Locators
    G09476430Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the nuts which hold the engine mounting to the crossmember. (Solid engine mounting model)
    NOTE: Use a new nut.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 10: Locating Engine Mounting Crossmember Nuts
    G08316842Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Connect the connector of oil level switch to the engine harness, and install the clip (A) securing the harness.
    Fig 11: Locating Oil Level Switch Connector
    G08315830Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DO) > Front Exhaust Pipe >  INSTALLATION  .
  15. Install the under cover front - transmission.
  16. Install the under cover.
  17. Lower the vehicle.
  18. Install the air intake boot. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO) > Air Intake Boot >  INSTALLATION  .
  19. Install the air intake duct (rear). Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO) > Air Intake Duct >  INSTALLATION  .
  20. Connect the battery ground terminal.
  21. Install the V-belt cover.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 12: Locating V-Belt Covers Bolts
    G09475887Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Refill the engine oil. Ref. to LUBRICATION(H4DO) > Engine Oil >  REPLACEMENT   .
  23. 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 13: Identifying Front Hood Damper Installation Position
    G09475886Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Install the front center grille assembly to the front hood.

    Tightening torque: 

    4.5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb)

    Fig 14: Locating Front Center Grille Assembly Bolts
    G09475885Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. 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 15: Identifying Alignment Marks On Front Hood Striker
    G09475947Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Install the upper grille bracket to the front hood.

    Tightening torque: 

    4.5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb)

    Fig 16: Locating Upper Grille Bracket Bolt
    G09475882Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.