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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 RH
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans
Water Pipe Assembly RH
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Water Pipe Assembly RH
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Set the water pipe assembly RH on the engine, and connect the water pipe hose RH (B) to the oil pan upper.
- Install the bolt (A) which secures the water pipe assembly RH to the cylinder head RH.
Tightening torque:Β
6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)Β
- 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:Β
6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)Β
- Install the front exhaust pipe. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
- Install the oil pipe assembly. < Ref. to OIL PIPE ASSEMBLY , INSTALLATION, Oil Pipe. >
- Connect the battery ground terminal.
- Fill engine coolant. < Ref. to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANTΒ , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
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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.