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Front Brake Pipe

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  1. Install the brake pipe.
    1. Install the pipe assembly front ABS to the clamp and clip.
    2. Install the pipe assembly front ABS.

      Preparation tool: 

      Flare nut wrench

      Crowfoot wrench

      NOTE: If the work can be performed with the front and back sides reversed, it is also possible to use a 6-point crowfoot wrench.

      Tightening torque: 

    Calculation formula
    T = 15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb) xL1/(L1 + L2)
    T: Reading of the torque wrench
    L1: Effective length of the torque wrench
    L2: Effective length of the crowfoot wrench
    NOTE: If the effective length of the tool used is unknown, consult the manufacturer of the tool.
    G16349749Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    (a) Effective length of the crowfoot wrench (L2)
    (b) Effective length of the torque wrench (L1)
    (c) Center of the open end of crowfoot wrench
    (d) Center of drive square of the torque wrench
    (e) Center of the position where a force is applied by hand
  2. Install the electric booster assembly. Ref. to BRAKE>BRAKE BOOSTER>INSTALLATION .
  3. Bleed air from the brake system. Ref. to BRAKE>AIR BLEEDING>PROCEDURE .
  4. Install the front wheels.

    Tightening torque: 

    120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)

  5. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  6. Charge refrigerant. Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER>REFRIGERANT CHARGING PROCEDURE>PROCEDURE .