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Gasoline Engine 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) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Oil Level Switch And Clip
    G09476529Courtesy 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) 

    Fig 2: Locating Engine Mounting Bolt LH Onto Engine
    G09486898Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Lower the engine and remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
    Fig 3: Removing Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
    G08316851Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. 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 To Control Valve Body Mounting Bolt
    G08316859Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. 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 Bolts (CVT Model)
    G08316847Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the transmission case cover. (CVT model)

    Tightening torque: 

    8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 6: Locating Transmission Cover Mounting Bolts (CVT Model)
    G08316846Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. 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: Identifying Transmission And Inhibitor Harness Connector
    G08316862Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. 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 Connector, Inhibitor Connector And Transmission Radio Ground Terminal
    G08316844Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the electric power steering gearbox. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Electric Power Steering Gearbox.>
  10. Install the front drive shaft LH. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Drive Shaft.>
  11. 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.

    Tightening torque: 

    45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 9: Identifying Engine Mounting Locators
    G08316868Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the nuts which hold the engine mounting to the crossmember. (MT model)

    Tightening torque: 

    45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 10: Locating Front Crossmember Engine Mounting Bolt (MT Model)
    G08316842Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Connect the connector of oil level switch to the engine harness, and install the clip (A) securing the harness.
    Fig 11: Locating Oil Level Switch Connector
    G08315830Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install the front exhaust pipe. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe.>
  15. Install the under cover.
  16. Lower the vehicle.
  17. Secure the air breather hose to the engine rear hanger using clip. (MT model)
    Fig 12: Locating Air Breather Hose Clip
    G09486066Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Install the air intake case (rear).
    Fig 13: Locating Air Cleaner Case (Rear) Clamp
    G08316830Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. 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 14: Locating Air Flow And Intake Air Temperature Sensor
    G08316829Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Install the air intake boot. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Boot.>
  21. Install the air intake duct. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct.>
  22. Install the V-belt cover.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 15: Locating V-Belt Covers Mounting Screws
    G08316879Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Refill the engine oil. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Engine Oil.>
  24. Connect the battery ground terminal.
    Fig 16: Connecting Ground Cable From Battery
    G08317298Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Change the front hood stay position from (B) to (A).
    Fig 17: Identifying Front Hood Stay Position
    G09486060Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. 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 18: Identifying Alignment Marks On Front Hood Striker To Front Hood
    G08316881Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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