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Gasoline Engine Model

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  1. Install the engine mounting onto the engine.

    Tightening torque: 

    35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb) 

  2. Apply a small amount of grease to splines of main shaft. (MT model)

    Grease: 

    NICHIMOLY N-130 or equivalent 

  3. 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.
  4. Install the bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    • CVT model
      Fig 1: Locating Upper Side Transmission To Engine Mounting Bolt (CVT Model)
      G09486123Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • MT model
      Fig 2: Locating Upper Side Transmission To Engine Mounting Bolt (MT Model)
      G09486124Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
    Fig 3: Supporting Engine Using Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
    G09486125Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the garage jack.
  7. Remove the bolt and turn the transmission harness counterclockwise to install the transmission harness to the control valve body. (CVT model)

    Tightening torque: 

    7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Locating Transmission Harness Mounting Bolt
    G09486126Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the bolt which holds the transmission harness stay. (CVT model)

    Tightening torque: 

    7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Locating Transmission Harness Stay Mounting Bolt (CVT Model)
    G09486127Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the transmission case cover. (CVT model)

    Tightening torque: 

    8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 6: Locating Transmission Case Cover Mounting Bolt (CVT Model)
    G09486128Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. 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 7: Locating Pitching Stopper Mounting Bolt
    G09486129Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Connect the transmission radio ground terminal (C) to the vehicle body, and connect the bulkhead harness connector to the transmission harness connector (A) and the inhibitor harness connector (B). (CVT model)

    Tightening torque: 

    13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb) 

    Fig 8: Identifying Transmission Radio Ground Terminal, Transmission And Inhibitor Harness Connector
    G09486130Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the ST from torque converter clutch case. (CVT model)
    NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into the torque converter clutch case when removing the ST.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

    Fig 9: Removing Stopper Set From Torque Converter Clutch Case (CVT Models)
    G09486131Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install the starter. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Starter.>
  14. Install the torque converter clutch to drive plate. (CVT model)
    1. Insert the wrench into the crank pulley bolt and rotate the crank pulley to install the bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
      NOTE: Be careful not to drop bolts into the torque converter clutch case.

      Tightening torque: 

      25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

      Fig 10: Installing Torque Converter Clutch To Drive Plate Using Tool (CVT Model)
      G00554638Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Fit the plug to service hole.
    3. Install the throttle body. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Throttle Body.>
  15. Lift up the vehicle.
  16. 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) 

    • CVT model
      Fig 11: Locating Lower Side Transmission To Engine Mounting Bolts And Nuts (CVT Model)
      G09486133Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • MT model
      Fig 12: Locating Lower Side Transmission To Engine Mounting Bolts And Nuts (MT Model)
      G09486134Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Install the nuts which hold the engine mounting to the crossmember. (CVT model)
    NOTE:
    • Make sure that locators (A) of the engine mounting are securely inserted.
    • Use a new nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 13: Locating Engine Mounting To Crossmember Mounting Nut (CVT Model)
    G09486135Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Install the nuts which hold the engine mounting to the crossmember. (MT model)
    NOTE: Use a new nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 14: Locating Engine Mounting To Crossmember Mounting Nut (MT Model)
    G09486136Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Connect the ground cable.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 15: Locating Ground Cable
    G09486137Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Install the front exhaust pipe. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe.>
  21. Lower the vehicle.
  22. Install the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) to the transmission. (CVT model)

    Tightening torque: 

    23 N.m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 ft-lb) 

    Fig 16: Locating CVTF Cooler To Transmission Mounting Bolt
    G09486138Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Connect the water hose to the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature). (CVT model)
    Fig 17: Locating CVTF Cooler To Water Hose Clamp
    G09475896Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Connect the fuel delivery tube and evaporation hose.
    1. Connect the evaporation hose to fuel pipe assembly.
      Fig 18: Locating Fuel Delivery Tube And Evaporation Hose
      G09486140Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Connect the quick connector on the fuel delivery tube to the fuel pipe assembly, and fix the fuel delivery tube using clip (A).
    CAUTION:
    • Check that there is no damage or dust on the quick connector. If necessary, clean the seal surface of the pipe.
    • When connecting the quick connector, make sure to insert the pipe all the way in before locking the slider.
    • When it is difficult to lock the slider, check that the pipe is fully inserted.
    • Make sure that the quick connector is securely connected.
    NOTE: Connect the quick connector as shown in the figure.
    Fig 19: Connecting Quick Connector
    G09486141Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 20: Identifying Fuel Delivery Tube Clip
    G09486142Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Connect the following hoses heater outlet hose.
    Fig 21: Heater Inlet And Outlet Hose Operation Diagram
    G09486143Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Connect the A/C pressure hose to A/C compressor. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Hose and Pipe.>
  27. Place the generator code and install the generator cord to the clip (D).
  28. Connect connector (A) and terminal (B) to the generator, and connect connector (C) to A/C compressor.

    Tightening torque: 

    15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb) 

    Fig 22: Connecting Quick Connector
    G00554637Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  29. Install the generator cord stay to the chain cover.
    NOTE: Install the generator cord stay so that the folded end (a) touches the chain cover boss.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 23: Locating Generator Cord Stay To Chain Cover Mounting Bolt
    G09486145Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  30. Connect the engine harness connector.
    1. Connect the bulkhead harness connector to the engine harness connector (black) and engine harness connector (brown).
      Fig 24: Locating Bulkhead Harness Connector
      G09486146Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Install the bolt which secures the bulkhead harness connector bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 25: Locating Bulkhead Harness Connector Bracket Mounting Bolt
    G09486147Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  31. Secure the air breather hose to the engine rear hanger using clip. (MT model)
    Fig 26: Securing Air Breather Hose To Engine Rear Hanger Using Clip
    G09486148Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  32. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose to the intake manifold.
    Fig 27: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Hose Clamp
    G09475476Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  33. Install the radiator. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Radiator.>
  34. Install the air intake case (rear).
    Fig 28: Locating Air Intake Case (Rear)
    G09486149Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  35. Install the clip (A) which secures the air flow and intake air temperature sensor harness, and connect the connector to the air flow and intake air temperature sensor.
    Fig 29: Locating Air Flow And Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector
    G09486150Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  36. Install the air intake boot. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Boot.>
  37. Install the air intake duct. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct.>
  38. Connect the battery ground terminal.
    Fig 30: Connecting Battery Ground Terminal
    G09486151Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  39. Fill engine coolant. < Ref. to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.>
  40. Charge the A/C system with refrigerant. < Ref. to PROCEDURE , Refrigerant Charging Procedure.>
  41. Install the V-belt cover.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 31: Locating V-Belt Cover Mounting Bolt
    G09486152Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  42. Change the front hood stay position from (B) to (A).
    Fig 32: Identifying Front Hood Stay Position
    G09486153Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  43. Install the front hood striker to the front hood by aligning the alignment marks (A), and close the front hood.

    Tightening torque: 

    33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 33: Locating Front Hood Striker And Alignment Marks
    G09486154Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.