FixVault
Home › Subaru › 2018 › Forester 2.5i, Automatic CVT Trans › Repair and Diagnosis › Engine Mechanical › Engine Lubrication System (H4DO) › Oil Level Switch › Installation › Turbo Model

Turbo Model

  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)

    G12508666Courtesy 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)

    G12508667Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Lower the engine and remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
    G12508668Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the bolt which secures the transmission harness stay to the CVT.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G12508669Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. 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 1: Pitching Stopper Bolts (With Torque Specification)
    G12508670Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the intercooler. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Intercooler>INSTALLATION .
  7. Lift up the vehicle.
  8. Install the electric power steering gearbox. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>Electric Power Steering Gearbox>INSTALLATION .
  9. Install the front drive shaft LH. Ref. to DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM>Front Drive Shaft>INSTALLATION .
  10. Install the nuts which hold the engine mounting to the front crossmember.
    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)

    G12508671Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Connect the connector of oil level switch to the engine wiring harness, and install the clip (A) securing the harness.
    G12508672Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>Front Exhaust Pipe>INSTALLATION .
  13. Install the air intake duct (rear). Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Air Intake Duct>INSTALLATION .
  14. Refill the engine oil. Ref. to LUBRICATION (H4DO)>Engine Oil>REPLACEMENT .
  15. Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
  16. Fill engine coolant. Ref. to COOLING (H4DOTC)>Engine Coolant>REPLACEMENT>FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
  17. Install the collector cover.
  18. Change the installation position of the stay assembly - front hood from (B) to (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)

    G12508673Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Align the alignment marks (A), and install the striker - front hood to the hood COMPL - front.

    Tightening torque: 

    33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

    G12508674Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Install the bracket - grille UPR, and the grille assembly - front CTR. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Front Grille>INSTALLATION .
About FixVault