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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014FORESTER 2.5I, ENG CD FB25BA, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 5 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (H4DOTC))WATER PIPE ASSEMBLYINSTALLATIONWATER PIPE ASSEMBLY LH

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans

Water Pipe Assembly LH

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Water Pipe Assembly LH

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Set the water pipe assembly LH on the engine, and connect the water pipe hose LH (D) to the oil pan upper.
Connect the side engine oil cooler hose B (C) to the water pipe assembly LH.
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)
Install the rear oxygen sensor connector (A) to the water pipe assembly LH.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector
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Lower the vehicle.
Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.

Fig 2: Supporting Engine Using Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
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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

Fig 3: Identifying ST Between Engine Mount And Crossmember
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Lower the engine and remove the lifting device and wire ropes.

Fig 4: Lowering Engine Using Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
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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)

Fig 5: Locating Transmission Harness Stay Bolt
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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)

Fig 6: Identifying Pitching Stopper
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Connect the preheater hose (A) and the heater outlet hose (B) to the water pipe assembly LH.

Fig 7: Identifying Preheater Hose And Heater Outlet Hose
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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)

Fig 8: Locating Water Pipe Assembly LH To Cylinder Head LH Bolts
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Install the intercooler. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Intercooler. >
Lift up the vehicle.
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)

Fig 9: Locating Engine Mounting Locators
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Install the front exhaust pipe. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
Install the air intake duct (rear). < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. >
Connect the battery ground terminal.
Fill engine coolant. < Ref. to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
Install the collector cover.
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)

Fig 10: Identifying Front Hood Damper Mounting Position
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Install the front center grille assembly to the front hood.
Tightening torque:

4.5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb)

Fig 11: Locating Front Center Grille Assembly From Front Hood Mounting Bolts
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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)

Fig 12: Identifying Alignment Marks On Front Hood Striker To Front Hood
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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)

Fig 13: Locating Upper Grille Bracket Mounting Bolts
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