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Engine Starting System & Charging System: Starter: Installation

CAUTION:
  1. Install the starter.
    1. Install the starter and cable stay.

      Tightening torque: 

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

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    2. Connect the terminal B.
      CAUTION: Clean and degrease the bolt threads, terminals and seating surfaces.

      Residual anti-rust grease or dirt may cause overtorque.

      Tightening torque: 

      T1: 11 N.m (1.1 kgf-m, 8.1 ft-lb)

    3. Connect the ground terminal.
      CAUTION: Clean and degrease the bolt threads, terminals and seating surfaces.

      Residual anti-rust grease or dirt may cause overtorque.

      Tightening torque: 

      T2: 14 N.m (1.4 kgf-m, 10.3 ft-lb)

    4. Connect the connector.
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    5. After connecting the terminal B, apply a thin coat of anti-rust grease to the terminal section.
      CAUTION: This procedure is required to prevent rust and suppress sulfation.

      Preparation items  :

      Grease: Viscotech R174 or equivalent Ref. to RECOMMENDED MATERIALS>GREASE>STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEM .

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      (A) Grease application area
    6. After connecting the ground terminal, apply a thin coat of anti-rust grease to the terminal section.
      CAUTION: This procedure is required to prevent rust and suppress sulfation.

      Preparation items  :

      Grease: Viscotech R174 or equivalent Ref. to RECOMMENDED MATERIALS>GREASE>STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEM .

      G16761831Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      (A) Anti-rust grease application area
  2. Install the front wheel LH. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>INSTALLATION .
  3. Install the air intake boot. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>AIR INTAKE BOOT>INSTALLATION .
  4. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .