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Water Pipe Assembly LH

  1. Set the water pipe assembly LH on the engine, and connect the water pipe hose LH (D) to the oil pan upper.
  2. Install the bolt (C) which secures the water pipe assembly LH to the cylinder head LH.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

  3. Connect the side engine oil cooler hose B (B) to the water pipe assembly LH.
  4. Install the rear oxygen sensor connector (A) to the water pipe assembly LH.
    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector And Side Engine Oil Cooler Hose B
    G10267221Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
    Fig 2: Supporting Engine Using Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
    G08316851Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Lift the engine a little, and remove the ST.
    CAUTION: When lifting up the engine, pay attention to the clearance of each part and be careful not to lift the engine too much, in order to prevent damaging the vehicle.

    ST 18632AA030 STAND ASSY

    Fig 3: Lowering Engine Using ST
    G10266836Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Lower the engine and remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
    Fig 4: Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
    G08316851Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. 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 5: Identifying Pitching Stopper
    G10266704Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Connect the preheater hose (A) and the heater outlet hose (B) to the water pipe assembly LH.
    Fig 6: Identifying Preheater Hose And Heater Outlet Hose
    G09480763Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install the bolt which secures the water pipe assembly LH to the cylinder head LH.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 7: Identifying Water Pipe Assembly LH Bolt
    G10267215Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the intercooler. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Intercooler.>
  13. Insert the engine control module (ECM) to the bracket.
    Fig 8: Identifying Engine Control Module (ECM)
    G10266257Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install the bolt which secures the engine control module (ECM) to the bracket, and then secure the engine harness and bulkhead harness to the bracket with clips (A) and (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 9: Locating Engine And Bulkhead Harness Clips
    G10266252Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Lift up the vehicle.
  16. Install the nuts which hold the engine mounting to the crossmember.
    NOTE:
    • Use a new nut.
    • Make sure that locators (a) of the engine mounting are securely inserted.

    Tightening torque: 

    60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 10: Locating Engine Mounting Locators
    G10266857Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Install the center exhaust pipe. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe.>
  18. Install the air intake duct. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct.>
  19. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
  20. Fill engine coolant. <Ref. to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.>
  21. Install the collector cover. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Collector Cover.>
  22. Set the front hood to the normal position. <Ref. to FRONT HOOD DAMPER STAY , NOTE, Note.>
  23. Install the striker - front hood. <Ref. to ASSEMBLY , Front Hood.>
  24. Close the front hood.