Engine Cooling System (H4DOTC): Overhaul Subaru Forester SJ

WATER PIPE ASSEMBLY RH

1. Set the water pipe assembly RH on the engine, and connect the water pipe hose RH (B) to the oil pan upper.
2. Install the bolt (A) which secures the water pipe assembly RH to the cylinder head RH. Tightening torque: 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
3. Connect the water hose (A) to the water pipe assembly RH, and install the bolt (B) which secures the water pipe assembly RH to the cam carrier RH. Tightening torque: 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
4. Install the front exhaust pipe. < Ref. to «INSTALLATION»(ref-662147-S39175225412014101300000) , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
5. Install the oil pipe assembly. < Ref. to «OIL PIPE ASSEMBLY»(ref-662113-S32909740332014101300000) , INSTALLATION, Oil Pipe. >
6. Connect the battery ground terminal.
7. Fill engine coolant. < Ref. to «FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT»(ref-662123-S39370784392014101300000) , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >

Scheme 64

Scheme 65

Scheme 66

1. Set the water pipe assembly LH on the engine, and connect the water pipe hose LH (D) to the oil pan upper.
2. Connect the side engine oil cooler hose B (C) to the water pipe assembly LH.
3. Install the bolt (B) 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)
4. Install the rear oxygen sensor connector (A) to the water pipe assembly LH.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
7. Lift the engine, 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 18632AA020 STAND ASSY
8. Lower the engine and remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
9. Install the bolt which secures the transmission harness stay to the CVT. Tightening torque: 15 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)
10. 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)
11. Connect the preheater hose (A) and the heater outlet hose (B) to the water pipe assembly LH.
12. 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)
13. Install the intercooler. < Ref. to «INSTALLATION»(ref-662121-S02050373282014101300000) , Intercooler. >
14. Lift up the vehicle.
15. Install the nuts which hold the engine mounting to the crossmember. NOTE: Make sure that locators (A) of the engine mounting are securely inserted. Tightening torque: 45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)
16. Install the front exhaust pipe. < Ref. to «INSTALLATION»(ref-662147-S39175225412014101300000) , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
17. Install the air intake duct (rear). < Ref. to «INSTALLATION»(ref-662121-S35607443062014101300000) , Air Intake Duct. >
18. Connect the battery ground terminal.
19. Fill engine coolant. < Ref. to «FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT»(ref-662123-S39370784392014101300000) , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
20. Install the collector cover.
21. Change the installation position of the front hood damper from (B) to (A). Tightening torque: 20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)
22. Install the front center grille assembly to the front hood. Tightening torque: 4.5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb)
23. Align the alignment marks (A), and install the front hood striker to the front hood. Tightening torque: 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
24. Install the upper grille bracket to the front hood, and close the front hood. Tightening torque: 4.5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb)

ASSEMBLY

Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

Tightening torque

4.41 N.m (0.45 kgf-m, 3.25 ft-lb)

Tightening torque

3.4 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.5 ft-lb)

Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

Tightening torque

4.41 N.m (0.45 kgf-m, 3.25 ft-lb)

Tightening torque

3.4 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.5 ft-lb)