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  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 LH Onto Engine (Front And Rear)
    G09486916Courtesy 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. Install the bolts which secure the purge control solenoid valve bracket to the intake manifold, and secure the engine harness to the purge control solenoid valve bracket with the clip (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Locating Purge Control Solenoid Valve Bracket Bolt
    G09486113Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the bolt and turn the transmission harness counterclockwise to install the transmission harness to the control valve body.

    Tightening torque: 

    7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Locating Control Valve Body Mounting Bolts
    G08316859Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the bolt which holds the transmission harness stay.

    Tightening torque: 

    7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 6: Locating Transmission Harness Stay Mounting Bolts
    G09486111Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the transmission case cover.

    Tightening torque: 

    8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 7: Locating Transmission Case Cover Mounting Bolts
    G09486110Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Connect the bulkhead harness connector to the transmission harness connector (C), inhibitor harness connector (D) and drive motor harness connector (E).
  9. Connect the bulkhead harness connector to the engine harness connector (brown) (B), and install the bolt (A) securing the bulkhead harness connector bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 8: Identifying Bulkhead Harness Connector Bracket With Bolts
    G09486109Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the pitching stopper, and connect the transmission radio ground terminal (A) to the vehicle.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb) 

    T2: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    T3: 58 N.m (5.9 kgf-m, 42.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 9: Identifying Transmission Radio Ground Terminal And Mounting Bolt
    G09486168Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install the electric power steering gearbox. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Electric Power Steering Gearbox.>
  12. Install the front drive shaft LH. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Drive Shaft.>
  13. Install the nuts which hold the engine mounting to the crossmember.
    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 10: Identifying Engine Mounting Locators
    G08316868Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. 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.
  15. Install the front exhaust pipe. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe.>
  16. Install the under cover.
  17. Lower the vehicle.
  18. Set the battery cable assembly, and install the clip (C) which secures the battery cable assembly to the battery cable bracket No. 1.
  19. Connect the terminal (A) and the terminal (B) to ISG.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

    T2: 15.5 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 12: Identifying Battery Cable Assembly With Clip
    G09486174Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Install the clip (B) which secures the battery cable assembly to the collector cover bracket, and install the bolt (A) which secures the battery cable stay to the chain cover.
    NOTE: When installing the battery cable stay, install it by fitting the folded end (a) of the battery cable stay to the chain cover boss.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 13: Identifying Battery Cable Assembly With Clip
    G09486175Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Install the battery cable assembly to the main fuse box, and install the nut which secures the battery cable assembly to the slow blow fuse (12 volt auxiliary battery).

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 14: Locating Battery Cable Assembly Bolt
    G09486101Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Install the terminal boot to the positive terminal of the 12 volt auxiliary battery.
  23. Set the harness, and install the clip (C) and the clip (D) which secure the harness to the battery cable assembly.
  24. Connect the connector (A) to the brake vacuum pump, and connect the connector (B) to the A/C compressor.
    Fig 15: Identifying Brake Vacuum Pump And A/C Compressor Connector
    G09486100Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Install the air cleaner case. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case.>
  26. Install the air intake duct. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct.>
  27. Install the collector cover.
  28. Refill the engine oil. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Engine Oil.>
  29. Connect the battery ground terminal. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
  30. Change the front hood stay position from (B) to (A).
    Fig 16: Identifying Front Hood Stay Position
    G09486060Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  31. 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 17: Identifying Alignment Marks Front Hood Striker To Front Hood
    G08316881Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.