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When Front CROSSMEMBER Has Not Been Removed

  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: Identifying Oil Pan Upper Clip With Bolts
    G09476529Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the engine mounting LH onto the engine.

    Tightening torque: 

    N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Locating Engine Mounting LH Bolts
    G10292396Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Lower the engine and remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
    Fig 3: Supporting Engine With Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
    G08316851Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the clip (B) to the pitching stopper bracket, and then install the air breather hose to the clip (B). (CVT model)
  5. Install the bolt (A) which secures the transmission harness stay to the CVT. (CVT model)

    Tightening torque: 

    15 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Identifying Pitching Stopper Bracket Clip And Bolt
    G10266681Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Lift up the vehicle. (CVT model)
  7. Set the transmission jack to the transmission. (CVT model)
    NOTE: Be careful that the support plate of transmission jack does not touch the transmission oil pan.
  8. Remove the ST and install the rear crossmember. (CVT model)

    ST 41099YC001 ST REAR MOUNT

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

    T2: 35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb) 

    T3: 70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Installing Rear Crossmember Using Rear Mount ST41099YC001
    G10266703Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the transmission jack. (CVT model)
  10. Lower the vehicle. (CVT model)
  11. 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 6: Identifying Pitching Stopper Bolt And Nut With Torque Specification
    G10266704Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Set the generator cord, and fix the generator cord to the fuel pipe protector using clip (C).
  13. Install the generator cord to clip (B), and connect the connector (A) to A/C compressor.
    Fig 7: Identifying A/C Compressor Connector And Clips
    G10266711Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Using clip (D), fix the generator cord to the generator cord stay, and connect the connector (B) and the terminal (C) to the generator.

    Tightening torque: 

    15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb) 

  15. Connect the connector (A) to the brake vacuum pump.
    Fig 8: Identifying Generator Connector And Terminal With Clip
    G10266666Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Install the intercooler. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Intercooler. >
  17. Lift up the vehicle.
  18. Install the electric power steering gearbox. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Electric Power Steering Gearbox. >
  19. Install the front drive shaft LH. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Drive Shaft. >
  20. Install the nuts which hold the engine mounting to the crossmember.
    NOTE:
    • Use a new nut.
    • Make sure that locators (a) of the engine mounting are securely inserted.

    Tightening torque: 

    60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 9: Locating Engine Mounting Nuts
    G10266701Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Connect the connector of oil level switch to the engine harness, and install the clip (A) securing the harness.
    Fig 10: Locating Oil Level Switch Connector From Engine Harness With Clip
    G09476614Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Install the front exhaust pipe. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
  23. Insert the engine control module (ECM) to the bracket.
    Fig 11: Inserting Engine Control Module (ECM) To Bracket
    G10266257Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Install the bolt which secures the engine control module (ECM) to the bracket, and then secure the engine harness and bulkhead harness to the bracket with clip (A) and clip (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 12: Identifying Engine Harness And Bulkhead Harness Clips With Bolts
    G10266252Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Install the air intake duct. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. >
  26. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
  27. Install the collector cover. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Collector Cover. >
  28. Refill the engine oil. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Engine Oil. >
  29. Fill engine coolant. < Ref. to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
  30. Set the front hood to the normal position. < Ref. to FRONT HOOD DAMPER STAY , NOTE, Note. >
  31. Install the striker - front hood. < Ref. to ASSEMBLY , Front Hood. >
  32. Close the front hood.