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CVTF Cooler (With Warmer Function): Installation

  1. Connect the engine coolant inlet hose.
    NOTE: When installing the engine coolant inlet hose, the triangle marking should face upward.
    Fig 1: Locating Engine Coolant Inlet Hose
    G09482047Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the insulator, EGR valve, and the intake manifold. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Intake Manifold.> <Ref. to INSTALLATION , EGR Control Valve.>
  3. Replace the CVTF inlet hose and the outlet hose.
  4. Install the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) to the transmission.

    Tightening torque: 

    23 N.m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Locating Transmission CVTF Cooler (With Warmer Feature) Bolts
    G09481942Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the engine coolant outlet hose, engine coolant inlet hose, CVTF inlet hose and CVTF outlet hose.
    NOTE: Use new CVTF hoses.
    Fig 3: Locating CVTF Inlet And Outlet Hoses
    G09482045Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Check installation condition of hoses.
    • Make sure the hoses do not interfere with each other or with other components.
    • Check each hose for bent, excess curve, and twisting conditions.
  7. Install the harness clip to the CVTF cooler bracket.
    Fig 4: Identifying CVTF Cooler Bracket
    G09481931Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the intercooler. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Intercooler.>
  9. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
  10. Fill engine coolant. <Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Engine Coolant.>
  11. Adjust the CVTF level. <Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , CVTF.>