Transmission Harness: Installation

2022 Subaru Impreza Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Installation
  1. Clean the mating surface of valve cover and transmission side.
  2. Check the control valve body for dust and other foreign matter.
  3. Install the O-rings.
    NOTE:
    • Use new O-rings. 
    • Apply CVTF to the O-rings. 
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  4. Install the transmission harness.

    Tightening torque:  7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)

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  5. Attach the gasket.
    NOTE:

    Use a new gasket. 

  6. Apply liquid gasket to the oval hole of gasket.

    Liquid gasket:  THREE BOND 1215B or equivalent

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  7. Connect the transmission harness connector to the control valve body, and install the valve cover.

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

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  8. Install the transmission ground terminal and harness clip.

    Tightening torque:  14 N.m (1.4 kgf-m, 10.3 ft-lb)

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  9. Connect the harness connector to the inhibitor switch.
  10. Connect the harness connector to the turbine speed sensor, primary speed sensor, secondary speed sensor and secondary pressure sensor.
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  11. Install the air breather hose. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580 IMPREZA)>AIR BREATHER HOSE>INSTALLATION .
  12. Install the transmission case cover (large).

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

  13. Install the transmission assembly. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580 IMPREZA)>AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY>INSTALLATION .
  14. Adjust the CVTF level. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580 IMPREZA)>CVTF>ADJUSTMENT .
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