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Transmission Control Module (TCM): Installation

  1. Attach the TCM.

    Tightening torque: 

    7 N.m (0.7kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb) 

    G11255705Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Attach the harness connector to the TCM.
    NOTE: Move the lock lever in the arrow direction, and confirm that a clicking sound is heard.
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  3. Insert the transmission case cover (small) between transmission case cover (large) and transmission to install.
    CAUTION: When inserting, be careful that the insulator inside transmission case cover is not turned over.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G11255547Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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  4. Install the pitching stopper.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 50 N.m (5.1kgf-m, 36.9ft-lb) 

    T2: 58 N.m (5.9kgf-m, 42.8ft-lb)

    G11255559Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Connect the transmission radio ground terminal.

    Tightening torque: 

    32.3 N.m (3.3kgf-m, 23.8ft-lb) 

    G11255509Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the air intake boot. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>Air Intake Boot>INSTALLATION .
  7. Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>SAFETY .
  8. Perform the operation of AT learning mode. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>LEARNING CONTROL .