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Thermo Control Valve Assembly: Installation

  1. When thermo control valve assembly is replaced
    1. Install a new gasket to the thermo control valve assembly.
    2. Connect the thermo control valve assembly to the water hose (A), water hose (B) and water hose (C), and install the bolts that hold the thermo control valve assembly.

      Tightening torque: 

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

    3. Connect the preheater hose (D).
    G13224673Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. When thermo control valve assembly is not replaced
    1. Connect each new hose to the thermo control valve assembly.
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    2. Install a new gasket to the thermo control valve assembly.
    3. Connect the water hose (A), water hose (B) and water hose (C), and install the bolts that hold the thermo control valve assembly.

      Tightening torque: 

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

    G13224678Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the engine wiring harness stay.
    NOTE: Use the following formula to calculate the reading of a torque wrench when tightening with a crowfoot wrench.
    Calculation formula
    T = 19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb) x L1/(L1 + L2)
    T: Reading of the torque wrench
    L1: Effective length of the torque wrench
    L2: Effective length of the crowfoot wrench
    NOTE: If the effective length of the tool used is unknown, consult the manufacturer of the tool.
    G12393115Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13224672Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the connector (A) and connector (B).
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  5. Install the clip (A), clip (B) and clip (C) and install the bolt securing the engine ground and the harness case.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13224670Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the high-pressure fuel delivery pipe assembly. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>HIGH PRESSURE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE>INSTALLATION>HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE ASSEMBLY .
  7. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .
  8. Fill engine coolant. Ref. to COOLING (H4DO)>Engine Coolant>REPLACEMENT>FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT .