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2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Transmission Harness: Installation

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Installation
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  1. Install the harness clip to the transmission assembly.
  2. Insert the transmission harness bushing into the round hole on the transmission case and install the bolt.
    NOTE:
    • Use new O-rings.
    • Do not impact or bend the transmission harness because it has the oil temperature sensor inside.

    Tightening torque: 

    5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Locating Transmission Case Harness Mounting Bolt
    G06654468Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the control valve body. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Control Valve Body. >
  4. Install the transmission harness connector and inhibitor harness connector to the harness stay.
  5. Install the transmission harness stay.

    Tightening torque: 

    16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Locating Transmission Harness Stay Bolt
    G09481937Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Connect the harness connectors to the inhibitor switch, primary speed sensor and secondary pressure sensor.
    Fig 3: Locating Inhibitor Switch, Primary Speed And Secondary Pressure Sensors Connectors
    G10276102Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Connect the harness connectors to the front wheel speed sensor and secondary speed sensor.
    Fig 4: Locating Front Wheel And Secondary Speed Sensor Harness Connectors
    G10276108Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the transmission ground terminal.
    NOTE: Install the transmission ground terminal at an approximately 45° angle (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Ground Terminal
    G10276109Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the transmission cover.

    Tightening torque: 

    8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb) 

  10. Install the transmission assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >
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