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Engine Assembly: Installation

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  1. Position the engine in engine compartment and align it with transmission.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.
    G08316851Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

    G09480221Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Place the front cushion rubber together with the front mounting bracket to the cradle, and install the front cushion rubber to the engine mounting bracket to install the front mounting bracket to the cradle and the bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    T2: 60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)

    G10263933Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
  5. Remove the ST.
    G10263927Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the torque converter assembly to the drive plate.
    1. Remove the ST from converter case.
      NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into the converter housing when removing the ST.

      ST 498277200 STOPPER SET 

      G06654366Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Insert the wrench into the crank pulley bolt, and rotate the crank pulley to attach the four bolts securing the torque converter assembly to the drive plate.
      NOTE: Be careful not to drop bolts into the converter housing.

      Tightening torque: 

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

    3. Fit the plug to service hole.
      G10263572Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the starter. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS (H6DO)>STARTER>INSTALLATION .
  8. Lift up the vehicle.
  9. Install the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of the transmission to engine.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

    G09480208Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Connect the ground cable.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

    G10263918Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H6DO)>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION .
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Connect the fuel delivery tube and evaporation hose.
    1. Connect the evaporation hose (C) to the fuel pipe assembly.
    2. Connect the quick connector of the fuel delivery tube (B) to the fuel pipe assembly, and secure the fuel delivery tube using c lip (A).
      CAUTION:
      • Check that there is no damage or dust on the quick connector. If necessary, clean the seal surface of the pipe.
      • Make sure that the quick connector is securely connected.
      G10263556Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Move the lock lever (A) in the direction of arrow, and connect the engine harness connector to ECM.
    G10262547Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Connect the engine harness connector.
    G10263926Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Install the collector cover bracket to the intake manifold.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.5 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.8 ft-lb)

    G10263925Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Install the engine hanger bracket, and install the engine harness connector (A) to the engine hanger bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb)

    G10263924Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Connect the sensor harness connector.
    G10263923Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Install the throttle body. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H6DO)>THROTTLE BODY>INSTALLATION .
  20. Place the engine harness and attach the engine harness to the clip (C).
  21. Attach the engine harness to the claw (B) of the main fuse box and connect the engine harness connector (A) to the main fuse box.
    G10263916Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Connect the heater inlet hose (A) and the heater outlet hose (B).
    NOTE: Be careful not to mix up the heater inlet hose and the heater outlet hose when connecting them.
    G13248149Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    G10263915Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose.
    G10263914Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Connect the A/C pressure hose to A/C compressor. Ref. to HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)>HOSE AND PIPE>INSTALLATION .
  25. Set the generator cord, and secure the fuel pipe protector LH using clip (F).
  26. Install the harness cover (E) to the collector cover bracket.
  27. Connect the connector (C) and connector (D) to the A/C compressor.
  28. Connect the connector (A) and terminal (B) to the generator.

    Tightening torque: 

    15.5 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.4 ft-lb)

    G12405116Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  29. Install the radiator. Ref. to COOLING (H6DO)>RADIATOR>INSTALLATION .
  30. Install the air cleaner case (rear) together with the air cleaner element. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H6DO)>AIR CLEANER CASE>INSTALLATION .
  31. Install the air intake boot. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H6DO)>AIR INTAKE BOOT>INSTALLATION .
  32. Install the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H6DO)>AIR INTAKE DUCT>INSTALLATION .
  33. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  34. Charge the A/C system with refrigerant. Ref. to HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)>REFRIGERANT CHARGING PROCEDURE>PROCEDURE .
  35. Fill engine coolant. Ref. to COOLING (H6DO)>ENGINE COOLANT>REPLACEMENT>FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
  36. Check the CVT F level and replenish it if necessary. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>CVTF>INSPECTION .
  37. Install the collector cover.
  38. Set the front hood to the normal position. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>FRONT HOOD DAMPER STAY .
  39. Close the front hood.
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