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Non-Turbo Model

  1. Temporarily install the generator bracket to the generator.
    Fig 1: Locating Generator Bracket Bolt
    G07665160Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Temporarily install the generator to the engine.
    Fig 2: Locating Generator Bracket Bolts
    G07665159Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. * Tighten the generator and generator bracket in the numerical order.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

    T2:36 N.m (3.7 kgf-m, 26.6 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Identifying Generator Bracket Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G07665167Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the V-belt cover bracket and tighten the bolts in the numerical order.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 8.5 N.m(0.9 kgf-m, 6.3 ft-lb) 

    T2: 36 N.m (3.7 kgf-m, 26.6 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Identifying V-Belt Cover Bracket Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G07665168Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the idler pulley to the chain cover.

    Tightening torque: 

    36 N.m (3.7 kgf-m, 26.6 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Locating Idler Pulley Of Chain Cover
    G07665169Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Connect the connector (A) and terminal (B) to the generator.

    Tightening torque: 

    16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 6: Identifying Generator Connector And Terminal
    G07665157Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the V-belts. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , V-belt. >
  8. Connect the battery ground terminal.
    Fig 7: Connecting Battery Ground Terminal
    G07664975Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the V-belt cover.

    Tightening torque: 

    13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb) 

    Fig 8: Locating V-Belt Cover Bolt
    G07665154Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.