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Pipe Assembly: Installation

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  1. Temporarily tighten the two bolts fixing pipe C and D. (bolt A)
    NOTE: Visually check that the hose between tank and pipe D is free from bending or twisting.
    • NON-TURBO MODEL
      Fig 1: Installing Bolts Fixing Pipe C And D
      G00952037Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • TURBO MODEL
      Fig 2: Installing Bolts Fixing Pipe C And D
      G00952038Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    1. Connect the pipe D to oil tank.
    2. Using a new gasket, connect the pipe C to oil pump.

      Tightening torque: 

      39 N.m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.9 ft-lb) 

    3. Tighten the two bolts fixing pipe C and D. (bolt A)

    Tightening torque: 

    13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.4 ft-lb) 

  2. Install the coolant filler tank. (Turbo model)

    Tightening torque: 

    Fig 3: Installing Coolant Filler Tank (Turbo Model)
    G00952039Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Temporarily connect the pipe C and D to gearbox
    Fig 4: Connecting Pipe C And D To Gearbox
    G00952040Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Temporarily install the clamp E on pipes C and D.
    NOTE: Ensure the letter "8" on each clamp are diagonally opposite each other as shown in the figure.
    Fig 5: Installing Clamp E On Pipes C And D
    G00952041Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Tighten the clamp E firmly.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.4 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 5.4 ft-lb) 

  6. Tighten the joint nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft-lb) 

  7. Connect the pipes A and B to four pipe joints of gearbox. Connect the upper pipe B first, and lower pipe A second.

    Tightening torque: 

    13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 6: Connecting Pipes A And B To Four Pipe Joints Of Gearbox
    G00952042Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the jack-up plate.
  9. Install the air intake duct. < Ref. to INSTALLATION .>
  10. Install the air intake duct, air cleaner upper cover and air intake boot.

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION .>

  11. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
  12. Feed the specified fluid.
    CAUTION: Never start the engine before feeding the fluid; otherwise vane might be seized up.
  13. Finally check clearance between pipes and/or hoses, as shown above.

If cruise control actuator-to-power steering hose clearance is less than 10 mm (0.39 in), move the portion (A) secured by clamp to other portion, or bend portion (B) to adjust.

Fig 7: Checking Clearance Between Pipes And Hoses
G00952043Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.