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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)

    G13642323Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the engine mounting LH onto the engine.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13642324Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Lower the engine and remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
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  4. Remove the cushioning material between pitching stopper bracket and transmission case cover. (CVT model)
  5. Install the clip (B) to the pitching stopper bracket, and then install the air breather hose to the clip (B). (CVT model)
  6. Install the bolt (A) which secures the transmission harness stay to the CVT. (CVT model)

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G10266681Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Lift up the vehicle. (CVT model)
  8. 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.
  9. 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 1: Rear Crossmember Bolts (With Torque Specification) (CVT Model)
    G10266703Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the transmission jack. (CVT model)
  11. Lower the vehicle. (CVT model)
  12. 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 2: Pitching Stopper, Nut And Bolt (With Torque Specification)
    G10266704Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Set the generator cord, and fix the generator cord to the fuel pipe protector using clip (C).
  14. Install the generator cord to clip (B), and connect the connector (A) to A/C compressor.
    G11576238Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. 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)

  16. Connect the connector (A) to the brake vacuum pump.
    G11576193Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Install the intercooler. Refer to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (W/O STI)>INTERCOOLER>INSTALLATION .
  18. Lift up the vehicle.
  19. Install the electric power steering gearbox. Refer to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>ELECTRIC POWER STEERING GEARBOX>INSTALLATION .
  20. Install the front drive shaft LH. Refer to DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM>FRONT DRIVE SHAFT>INSTALLATION .
  21. Install the nuts which hold the engine mounting to the front 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)

    G10266701Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Connect the connector of oil level switch to the engine wiring harness, and install the clip (A) securing the harness.
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  23. Install the front exhaust pipe. Refer to EXHAUST(W/O STI)>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION .
  24. Insert the engine control module (ECM) to the bracket.
    G10266257Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Install the bolt which secures the engine control module (ECM) to the bracket, and then secure the engine wiring 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)

    G10266252Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Install the air intake duct. Refer to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (W/O STI)>AIR INTAKE DUCT>INSTALLATION .
  27. Refill the engine oil. Refer to LUBRICATION(W/O STI)>ENGINE OIL>REPLACEMENT .
  28. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Refer to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
  29. Install the collector cover. Refer to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (W/O STI)>COLLECTOR COVER>INSTALLATION .
  30. Fill engine coolant. Refer to COOLING(W/O STI)>ENGINE COOLANT>REPLACEMENT>FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
  31. Set the front hood to the normal position. Refer to NOTE>NOTE>FRONT HOOD GAS STAY .
  32. Install the striker - front hood. Refer to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>FRONT HOOD>ASSEMBLY .
  33. Close the front hood.