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Engine Assembly: Installation

  1. 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.
  2. Install the bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G08316854Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the engine mounting bracket onto the engine.

    Tightening torque: 

    30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.1 ft-lb)

    G10262531Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Place the front cushion rubber together with the front mounting bracket to the cradle, and install the front cushion rubber to the engine mounting bracket to install the front mounting bracket to the cradle.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

    T2: 60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)

    G10262537Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
    G08316851Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the ST1 and ST2 from the engine unit.

    ST1 18363AA050 BOLT 

    ST2 18360AA040 HANGER 

    G12406153Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the torque converter assembly to the drive plate.
    1. Remove the ST from converter case.
      NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into the converter housing when removing the ST.

      ST 498277200 STOPPER SET 

      G10262526Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Insert the wrench into the crank pulley bolt, and rotate the crank pulley to attach the four bolts securing the torque converter assembly to the drive plate.
      NOTE: Be careful not to drop bolts into the converter housing.

      Tightening torque: 

      25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

      G10262525Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Fit the plug to service hole.
  8. Install the starter. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS(H4DO)>Starter>INSTALLATION
  9. Lift up the vehicle.
  10. 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)

    G08316839Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Connect the ground cable.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

    G10262522Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DO)>Front Exhaust Pipe>INSTALLATION
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Connect the fuel delivery tube and evaporation hose.
    1. Connect the evaporation hose (C).
    2. Connect the quick connector of the fuel delivery tube (B) to the fuel pipe assembly, and secure 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.
      • Make sure that the quick connector is securely connected.
      G10262129Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Connect the engine coolant hose to the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) and EGR cooler.
    G10262521Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Move the lock lever (A) in the direction of arrow, and connect the engine wiring harness connector to ECM.
    G10262547Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose (A), heater inlet hose (B) and heater outlet hose (C).
    NOTE: Be careful not to mix up the heater inlet hose and the heater outlet hose when connecting them.
    G12406170Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    G10262519Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Place the engine wiring harness and attach the engine wiring harness to the clip (C).
  19. Attach the engine wiring harness to the claw (B) of the main fuse box and connect the engine wiring harness connector (A) to the main fuse box.
    G10262518Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Connect the hose - pressure suction and the hose - pressure discharge to the A/C compressor. Ref. to HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)>Hose and Pipe>INSTALLATION
  21. Place the generator cord and install the generator cord 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)

    G12406173Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Secure the generator cord using the clip (E) and clip (F).
  23. Connect the connector (A), connector (B), connector (C) and terminal (D).

    Tightening torque: 

    15.5 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.4 ft-lb)

    G12406142Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Install the air cleaner case (rear) together with the air cleaner element. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>Air Cleaner Case>INSTALLATION
  25. Secure the bulkhead wiring harness with clip (B) and connect the connector (A) to the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor.
    G10262137Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Install the radiator. Ref. to COOLING(H4DO)>Radiator>INSTALLATION
  27. Install the air intake boot. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>Air Intake Boot>INSTALLATION
  28. Install the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>Air Intake Duct>INSTALLATION
  29. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
  30. Charge the A/C system with refrigerant. Ref. to HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)>Refrigerant Charging Procedure>PROCEDURE
  31. Fill engine coolant. Ref. to COOLING(H4DO)>Engine Coolant>REPLACEMENT>FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT
  32. Install the V-belt cover.

    Tightening torque: 

    7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)

    G12403509Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  33. Set the front hood to the normal position. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>FRONT HOOD DAMPER STAY
  34. Close the front hood.
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