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Pipe Assembly: Installation

  1. Temporarily tighten the two bolts fixing pipe C and D. (bolt A)
    NOTE: Visually check that the hose between tank and pipe D is free from bending or twisting.
    • Non-turbo model
      Fig 1: Identifying Pipe C And D (Non-Turbo Model)
      G03815840Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • Turbo model and STi model
      Fig 2: Identifying Pipe C And D (Turbo Model And STI Model)
      G03815841Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    1. Connect the pipe D to oil tank.
    2. Using a new gasket, connect the pipe C to oil pump.

      Tightening torque: 

      39 N.m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.9 ft-lb) 

    3. Tighten the two bolts fixing pipe C and D.

      (bolt A)

      Tightening torque: 

      13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.4 ft-lb) 

  2. Install the coolant filler tank. (Turbo model)

    Tightening torque: 

    T1:19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 13.7 ft-lb) 

    T2:21 N.m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Identifying Coolant Filler Tank
    G03815842Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Temporarily connect the pipe C and D to gear box.
    Fig 4: Identifying Pipe C And D To Gear Box
    G03815843Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Temporarily install the clamp E on pipes C and D.
    NOTE: Ensure the letter "8" on each clamp are diagonally opposite each other as shown in Fig 5 .
    Fig 5: Identifying Clamp E On Pipes C And D
    G03815844Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Tighten the clamp E firmly.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.4 N.m (0.75 kgf-m, 5.4 ft-lb) 

  6. Tighten the joint nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft-lb) 

  7. Connect the pipes A and B to four pipe joints of gearbox. Connect the upper pipe B first, and lower pipe A second.

    Tightening torque: 

    Non-turbo model: 

    13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.4 ft-lb) 

    Turbo model and STi model: 

    Housing side: 

    20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.5 ft-lb) 

    Cylinder side: 

    24 N.m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 6: Identifying Pipes A And B To Four Pipe Joints Of Gearbox
    G03815845Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the jack-up plate.
  9. Install the air intake duct. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. >
  10. Install the air intake duct, air cleaner upper cover and air intake boot.

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case. > and < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. >

  11. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
  12. Feed the specified fluid.
    CAUTION: Never start the engine before feeding the fluid; otherwise vane pump might be seized up.
  13. Finally check clearance between pipes and/or hoses, as shown in Fig 7.

    If cruise control actuator-to-power steering hose clearance is less than 10 mm (0.39 in), move the portion (A) secured by clamp to other portion, or bend portion (B) to adjust.

    Fig 7: Identifying Clearance Between Pipes And/Or Hoses
    G03815846Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.