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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2016LEGACY 2.5IREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALCOOLING SYSTEM (MECHANICAL)ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (H4DO)WATER PIPE ASSEMBLYINSTALLATIONWATER PIPE ASSEMBLY LH
2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Water Pipe Assembly LH

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Water Pipe Assembly LH
  1. Connect the water pipe hose LH, and install the bolt to the water pipe assembly LH.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Locating Water Pipe Assembly Bolts LH
    G10262988Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Lower the engine unit to install the bolt to the water pipe assembly LH.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Locating Water Pipe Assembly Bolt LH
    G10262987Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the transmission mounting bracket LH, and install the bolts and nuts to the transmission mounting bracket LH.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb) 

    T2: 75 N.m (7.6 kgf-m, 55.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Mounting Bracket Bolts LH
    G10262992Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the bolts and nuts that connect the front mounting bracket and engine mounting bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Locating Front Mounting Bracket Bolts And Nuts
    G10262985Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the nuts to the transmission mounting bracket RH.

    Tightening torque: 

    45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Locating Transmission Mounting Bracket Nuts RH
    G10262984Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
    Fig 6: Supporting Engine Using Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
    G08316851Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the ST1 and ST2 from the engine unit.

    ST1 18363AA050 BOLT

    ST2 18360AA040 HANGER

    Fig 7: Removing ST1 And ST2 From Engine Unit
    G10262386Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Connect the water pipe (C), heater outlet hose (B) and heater inlet hose (A).
    Fig 8: Identifying Water Pipe, Heater Inlet And Outlet Hose
    G10262981Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the universal joint. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Universal Joint. >
  10. Lift up the vehicle.
  11. Install the front exhaust pipe. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
  12. Install the V-belt cover.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 4.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 9: Locating V-Belt Covers Bolts
    G10262379Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install the air intake boot. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Boot. >
  14. Install the air intake duct. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. >
  15. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
  16. Set the front hood to the normal position. < Ref. to FRONT HOOD DAMPER STAY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
  17. Fill engine coolant. < Ref. to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
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