2021 Subaru Crosstrek Base, Automatic CVT TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

RH Side

  1. Install the ignition coil.
    CAUTION: Degrease the mounting bolts, rocker cover installation portion and ignition coil installation hole.

    Tightening torque: 

    8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)

  2. Connect the connector to the ignition coil.
  3. Set the inverter front water pipe, and secure the pipe - evaporator cooling to the bracket with the clip (A). (Hybrid model)
  4. Install the bolt to secure the inverter front water pipe to the vehicle. (Hybrid model)

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

  5. Install the inverter center water pipe inlet hose and the inverter center water pipe outlet hose to the clamp (B), and secure the harness to the inverter front water pipe with the clip (C). (Hybrid model)
    G13230271Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the air intake boot. (Hybrid model) Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>AIR INTAKE BOOT>INSTALLATION .
  7. Install the air cleaner case. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>AIR CLEANER CASE>INSTALLATION .
  8. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE: For the hybrid model, connect the battery negative terminal.
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