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Rocker Cover LH

  1. Install new spark plug pipe gaskets to the spark plug pipe.
    NOTE: Apply a light coat of engine oil to the spark plug pipe gaskets, and insert them onto the spark plug pipe edge (A).
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  2. Install new rocker cover gasket (ring type) to the cam carrier LH.
    G13224448Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the rocker cover LH.
    1. Install new rocker cover gasket LH to the rocker cover LH.
    2. Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of rocker cover LH as shown in the figure.
      NOTE:
      • Before applying liquid gasket, degrease the old liquid gasket seal surface of the engine.
      • Be careful not to allow liquid gasket to be squeezed out from rocker cover LH.
      • Install within 5 min. after applying liquid gasket.

      Liquid gasket: 

      THREE BOND 1217G (part No. K0877Y0100), THREE BOND 1217H or equivalent

      Liquid gasket applying diameter: 

      3±1 mm (0.1181±0.0394 in)

      G13868008Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Set the rocker cover LH on the cam carrier LH, and fasten all bolts until their two or more full threads engage.
    4. Tighten all bolts with a torque of 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) in numerical order as shown in the figure.
    5. Tighten all bolts again with a torque of 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) in numerical order as shown in the figure.
      NOTE: This procedure is necessary to stabilize torque.
      Fig 1: Rocker Cover LH On Cam Carrier LH Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G13224450Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the #2 ignition coil and the #4 ignition coil. Ref. to IGNITION (H4DO)>IGNITION COIL>INSTALLATION .
  5. When working on the vehicle
    NOTE: When working on the vehicle, perform the following steps also.
    1. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
      G13868010Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. 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.
      G13224433Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Lower the engine and remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
    4. Remove the ST1 and ST2 from the engine unit.
      G13224415Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Lift up the vehicle.
    6. Install the nuts which hold the engine mounting to the Cross Member COMPL front.
      CAUTION: Use new nuts.
      NOTE: Make sure that locators (a) of the engine mounting are securely inserted.

      Tightening torque: 

      90 N.m (9.2 kgf-m, 66.4 ft-lb)

      G11253186Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    7. Install the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION .
    8. Lower the vehicle.
    9. Install the fuel pipe protector to the high-pressure fuel pump case and intake manifold assembly.

      Tightening torque: 

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

      G13223841Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    10. Attach the bracket.

      Tightening torque: 

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

    11. Place the engine wiring harness and secure the engine wiring harness to the bracket with the claw (A).
    12. Set the battery cable assembly, and secure the battery cable assembly to the bracket with claw (B).
      G13224459Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    13. Install the engine wiring harness to the clip (D), and connect the terminal (C) and connector (B) to the main fuse box.

      Tightening torque: 

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

    14. Connect connector (A) to ECM.
      CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connector (A), when connecting the connector (A), insert the connector (A) straight in until it stops, and while maintaining the position, lock the lever.
      NOTE: When connecting the connector (A), check that the lever is located at the position shown in the figure (position beyond the lock portion (a)).
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      G13223840Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    15. Install the battery. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS (H4DO)>BATTERY>INSTALLATION .
    16. Install the pitching stopper. Ref. to PITCHING STOPPER .
    17. Install the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>AIR INTAKE DUCT>INSTALLATION .
    18. Install the air intake boot. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>AIR INTAKE BOOT>INSTALLATION .
    19. Install the collector cover. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>COLLECTOR COVER>INSTALLATION .
    20. Set the front hood to the normal position. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>STAY ASSEMBLY FRONT HOOD .
    21. Install the striker assembly front hood. Ref. to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>FRONT HOOD>ASSEMBLY .
    22. Close the panel COMPL front hood.
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