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Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor: Installation

  1. Set a new gasket, install the engine coolant temperature sensor using the ST.
    NOTE: STRUT MOUNT SOCKET (20099PA000) can also be used.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: STRUT MOUNT SOCKET (20399AG000)

    Tightening torque: 

    16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)

  2. Connect the connector.
  3. Set the electric compressor assembly and temporarily install the compressor bracket - front.
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  4. Tighten the compressor bracket - front in the numerical order shown in the figure.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 26.5 N.m (2.7 kgf-m, 19.5 ft-lb)

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

    Fig 1: Compressor Bracket - Front Bolts (With Torque Specification)
    G13230906Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the inverter tank.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13230902Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Lift up the vehicle.
  7. Install the inverter radiator outlet hose and inverter tank outlet hose to the clamp.
    G13230901Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the front under cover. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>INSTALLATION .
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Install the bracket - hood stay.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13230900Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install the cover UPR - front.
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  12. Install the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>AIR INTAKE DUCT>INSTALLATION .
  13. Install the collector cover. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>COLLECTOR COVER>INSTALLATION .
  14. Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  15. Fill engine coolant. (Engine side) Ref. to COOLING (H4DO(HEV))>ENGINE COOLANT>REPLACEMENT>FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT>ENGINE SIDE .