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Transmission Control Module (TCM): Installation

  1. Install the TCM.

    Tightening torque: 

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

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  2. Install the harness connector to TCM.
    NOTE: Move the lock lever in the arrow direction, and confirm that a clicking sound is heard.
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  3. Insert the transmission case cover (small) between transmission case cover (large) and transmission to install.
    NOTE: When inserting, be careful that the insulator inside transmission case cover is not turned over.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G10274945Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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  4. Install the harness clip, and connect the following transmission radio ground terminal and transmission harness connector.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G12407323Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the air intake boot assembly. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>Air Intake Boot>INSTALLATION .
  6. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  7. Perform the operation of AT learning mode. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>LEARNING CONTROL .