Engine Cooling System (H4DO): 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. Secure the water pipe assembly RH to the cylinder head RH with bolt (A). Tightening torque: 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
3. 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. Connect the water hose (A) to the water pipe assembly RH.
5. Install the front exhaust pipe. < Ref. to «INSTALLATION»(ref-662139-S42712300302014101300000) , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
6. Connect the battery ground terminal.
7. Fill engine coolant. < Ref. to «FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT»(ref-662122-S34703936652014101300000) , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >

Scheme 61

Scheme 62

Scheme 63

Scheme 64

1. Set the water pipe assembly LH on the engine, and connect the water pipe hose LH (B) to the oil pan upper.
2. Secure the water pipe assembly LH to the cylinder head LH with bolt (A). Tightening torque: 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
3. Lower the engine and remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
4. Remove the bolt and turn the transmission harness counterclockwise to install the transmission harness to the control valve body. (CVT model) Tightening torque: 7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)
5. Install the transmission harness stay. (CVT model) Tightening torque: 7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)
6. Install the transmission case cover. (CVT model) Tightening torque: 8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)
7. 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)
8. Connect the transmission radio ground terminal (C) to the vehicle body, and connect the bulkhead harness connector to the transmission harness connector (A) and the inhibitor harness connector (B). (CVT model) Tightening torque: 13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)
9. 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)
10. Connect the preheater hose (A) and the heater outlet hose (B) to the water pipe assembly LH.
11. Lift up the vehicle.
12. Install the nuts which hold the engine mounting to the crossmember. (Hydraulic engine mounting model) 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)
13. Install the nuts which hold the engine mounting to the crossmember. (Solid engine mounting model) Tightening torque: 45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)
14. Install the front exhaust pipe. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662139-S23483353282014101300000) , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
15. Lower the vehicle.
16. Install the air intake boot. < Ref. to «INSTALLATION»(ref-662120-S17609314842014101300000) , Air Intake Boot. >
17. Install the air intake duct (rear). < Ref. to «INSTALLATION»(ref-662120-S29587944542014101300000) , Air Intake Duct. >
18. Connect the battery ground terminal.
19. Fill engine coolant. < Ref. to «FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT»(ref-662122-S34703936652014101300000) , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
20. Install the V-belt cover. Tightening torque: 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
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. 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)