Front Exhaust Pipe: Assembly

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Assembly
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  1. Install the exhaust pipe cover to the front exhaust pipe.

    Tightening torque:Β 

    T1: 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)Β 

    T2: 13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)Β 

    Fig 1: Locating Exhaust Pipe Cover To Front Exhaust Pipe Mounting Bolts
    G09480696Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the front exhaust pipe together with the turbocharger stay (A) to the turbocharger.
    NOTE: Use a new gasket and self-locking nut.

    Tightening torque:Β 

    42.5 N.m (4.3 kgf-m, 31.3 ft-lb)Β 

    Fig 2: Locating Turbocharger Stay Mounting Bolts
    G09480694Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the exhaust pipe cover to the front exhaust pipe.

    Tightening torque:Β 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)Β 

    Fig 3: Locating Exhaust Pipe Cover Mounting Bolts
    G09480693Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the center exhaust pipe (front) together with the turbocharger stay (A) to the turbocharger.
    NOTE: Use a new gasket and self-locking nut.

    Tightening torque:Β 

    42.5 N.m (4.3 kgf-m, 31.3 ft-lb)Β 

    Fig 4: Locating Turbocharger Stay Nut
    G09480692Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the exhaust pipe cover to the turbocharger stay.

    Tightening torque:Β 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)Β 

    Fig 5: Locating Exhaust Pipe Cover To Turbocharger Stay Bolt
    G09480122Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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