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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: 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 Bolts
    G10403910Courtesy 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. Install the bolt which secures the transmission harness stay to the CVT.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 4: Locating Transmission Harness Stay Bolt
    G09476524Courtesy 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: Identifying Pitching Stopper
    G09476541Courtesy 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. 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: Engine Mounting Locators
    G09476542Courtesy 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
    G09476614Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DOTC) > Front Exhaust Pipe >  INSTALLATION  .
  13. Install the under cover. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM > Front Under Cover >  INSTALLATION  .
  14. Install the air intake duct (rear). Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC) > Air Intake Duct >  INSTALLATION  .
  15. Connect the battery ground terminal.
  16. Install the collector cover.
  17. Refill the engine oil. Ref. to LUBRICATION(H4DO) > Engine Oil >  REPLACEMENT   .
  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: Identifying Front Hood Damper Mounting Position
    G09476521Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. 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 9: Locating Front Center Grille Assembly Bolts
    G09476519Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. 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 10: Identifying Alignment Marks On Front Hood Striker
    G09475947Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Install the upper grille bracket to the front hood, and close the front hood.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 11: Locating Upper Grille Bracket Bolt
    G09475882Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.