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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2012IMPREZA WRX STI F4-2.5L DOHC TURBOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY
2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STI F4-2.5L DOHC Turbo
Cylinder Head Assembly
2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STI F4-2.5L DOHC TurboSECTION Cylinder Head Assembly
Cylinder Head
Warping limit (Mating surface with cylinder block) mm (in) 0.035 (0.0014)
Grinding limit mm (in) 0.3 (0.012)
Standard height mm (in) 127.5 (5.02)
Cylinder head Bolts

Clean the bolt threads and the bolt holes in the cylinder block
Apply a sufficient coat of engine oil to the washer and bolt thread.
CAUTION
To avoid erroneous tightening of the bolts, clean out the bolt holes sufficiently by blowing with compressed air to eliminate engine coolant etc
Tighten all bolts to 40 Nm (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb) in alphabetical order.
Retighten all bolts to 95 Nm (9.7 kgf-m, 70.1 ft-lb) in alphabetical order.
CAUTION
If the bolt makes stick-slip sound during tightening, repeat the procedure from step 1. In this case, the cylinder head gasket can be reused.
Loosen all the bolts by 180° in the reverse order of installing
Loosen them further by 180°.
Tighten all bolts to 10 Nm (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb) in alphabetical order.
Retighten all bolts to 30 Nm (3.1 kgf-m, 22.1 ft-lb) in alphabetical order.
Retighten all bolts to 70 Nm (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb) in alphabetical order.
Retighten all bolts by 80 - 90° in alphabetical order.
Retighten all bolts by 40 - 45° in alphabetical order.
CAUTION
The tightening angle of the bolt should not exceed 45°
Retighten bolts (A) and (B) by 40 - 45°.
CAUTION
Make sure the total "tightening angle" does not exceed 90°
Camshaft Cap Bolts

Tightening torque
T1 9.75 Nm (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 ft-lb)
T2 20 Nm (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)
Camshaft Gear/Sprocket Specifications
Intake Manifold Specifications
Warping limit (Mating surface with cylinder block) mm (in) 0.035 (0.0014)
Grinding limit mm (in) 0.3 (0.012)
Standard height mm (in) 127.5 (5.02)
Cylinder head Bolts
Clean the bolt threads and the bolt holes in the cylinder block
Apply a sufficient coat of engine oil to the washer and bolt thread.
CAUTION
To avoid erroneous tightening of the bolts, clean out the bolt holes sufficiently by blowing with compressed air to eliminate engine coolant etc
Tighten all bolts to 40 Nm (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb) in alphabetical order.
Retighten all bolts to 95 Nm (9.7 kgf-m, 70.1 ft-lb) in alphabetical order.
CAUTION
If the bolt makes stick-slip sound during tightening, repeat the procedure from step 1. In this case, the cylinder head gasket can be reused.
Loosen all the bolts by 180° in the reverse order of installing
Loosen them further by 180°.
Tighten all bolts to 10 Nm (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb) in alphabetical order.
Retighten all bolts to 30 Nm (3.1 kgf-m, 22.1 ft-lb) in alphabetical order.
Retighten all bolts to 70 Nm (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb) in alphabetical order.
Retighten all bolts by 80 - 90° in alphabetical order.
Retighten all bolts by 40 - 45° in alphabetical order.
CAUTION
The tightening angle of the bolt should not exceed 45°
Retighten bolts (A) and (B) by 40 - 45°.
CAUTION
Make sure the total "tightening angle" does not exceed 90°
Camshaft Cap Bolts
Tightening torque
T1 9.75 Nm (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 ft-lb)
T2 20 Nm (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)
Camshaft Gear/Sprocket Specifications
Intake Manifold Specifications
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.