LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Subaru >> 2018 >> WRX Base >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Mechanical >> Exhaust System (Except For STI) >> Front Exhaust Pipe >> Installation
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Front Exhaust Pipe: Installation

  1. Install the turbocharger stay to the engine.

    Tightening Torque:

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

    G09480672
  2. Install the water pump pulley cover and exhaust pipe stay to the engine and turbocharger stay.

    Tightening Torque:

    19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb)

    G09480671
  3. While holding the front exhaust pipe with transmission jack, set the front exhaust pipe, and temporarily install the front exhaust pipe to the cylinder head exhaust port.
    CAUTION: Be sure to install the front exhaust pipe to the cylinder head.
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.
    G09480670
  4. Tighten the nuts in the numerical order as shown in the figure.

    Tightening Torque:

    42.5 N.m (4.3 kgf-m, 31.3 ft-lb)

    G12442771
  5. Attach the bolt which holds the turbocharger stay.

    Tightening Torque:

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

    G09480669
  6. Install the oil catch tank. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (EXCEPT FOR STI)>Oil Catch Tank>INSTALLATION .
  7. Set the center exhaust pipe (rear), and temporarily tighten the bolt which holds the center exhaust pipe (rear) to the hanger bracket.
    • CVT model
      G09480666
    • MT model
      G10267120
  8. Install the bolts, springs, and nuts which secure the rear exhaust pipe to the center exhaust pipe (rear).
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

    Tightening Torque:

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

    G09480665
  9. Install the nuts which secure the center exhaust pipe (rear) to the center exhaust pipe (front).
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

    Tightening Torque:

    42.5 N.m (4.3 kgf-m, 31.3 ft-lb)

    G10267117
  10. Tighten the bolts which hold center exhaust pipe (rear) to the hanger bracket.

    Tightening Torque:

    35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)

    • CVT model
      G09480683
    • MT model
      G10267139
  11. Install the bolt which secures the intake duct No. 1 to the turbocharger.
    NOTE:
    • Use new O-rings.
    • Be careful not to pinch the O-ring.

    Tightening Torque:

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

    G09480663
  12. Connect the vacuum control hose to the wastegate control solenoid valve. (Except for Canada)
    G11267180
  13. Connect the vacuum control hose to the wastegate control solenoid valve, and connect the engine coolant hose to the intake duct No. 1. (For Canada)
    G12442758
  14. Connect the union screw pipe assembly to the oil pipe assembly, and connect the engine coolant hose to the water pipe RH.
    CAUTION: In order to prevent damaging the oil pipe assembly, fix the section (a) shown in the figure when tightening the flare nut on the union screw pipe assembly, and avoid the part from rotating together while tightening the nut.

    Tightening Torque:

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

    G12442756
  15. Connect the connector on the rear oxygen sensor to the engine wiring harness, and connect the ground cable to the exhaust pipe cover.

    Tightening Torque:

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

    G10267114
  16. Secure the front oxygen (A/F) sensor harness to the water pump pulley cover with the clip (A), and connect the front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector to the engine wiring harness.
    G09480660
  17. Install the under cover. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Front Under Cover>INSTALLATION .
  18. Lower the vehicle.
  19. Install the bolt which secures the intake duct No. 2 to the turbocharger.

    Tightening Torque:

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

    G11266618
  20. Connect the engine coolant hoses to the water pipe assembly.
    G11267175
  21. Attach the bolt which secures the water pump pulley cover to the turbocharger stay.

    Tightening Torque:

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

    G09480657
  22. Install the radiator sub fan and fan motor. Ref. to COOLING(EXCEPT FOR STI)>Radiator Sub Fan and Fan Motor>INSTALLATION .
  23. Install the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (EXCEPT FOR STI)>Air Intake Duct>INSTALLATION .
  24. Check the engine oil level and replenish the engine oil if necessary. Ref. to LUBRICATION(EXCEPT FOR STI)>Engine Oil>INSPECTION .
  25. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
  26. Fill engine coolant. Ref. to COOLING(EXCEPT FOR STI)>Engine Coolant>REPLACEMENT>FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
  27. Install the collector cover. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (EXCEPT FOR STI)>Collector Cover>INSTALLATION .