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Pipe Assembly: Installation

  1. Temporarily tighten the hose bracket bolt.
    Fig 1: Identifying Hose Bracket And Hose Assembly
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  2. Install the plastic clip to the pressure hose and suction hose.
    CAUTION: Align the installation position of the plastic clip with the protector edge of the suction hose.
    • Non-turbo model
      Fig 2: Identifying Plastic Clip, Protector, Pressure Hose And Suction Hose - Non-Turbo Model
      G05957347Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • Turbo model
      Fig 3: Identifying Plastic Clip, Protector, Pressure Hose And Suction Hose - Turbo Model
      G05957348Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the suction hose and return hose to the reservoir tank.
    CAUTION: Firmly insert the plastic clip of return hose to the bracket.
    Fig 4: Identifying Suction Hose, Return Hose And Reservoir Tank
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  4. Connect the suction hose and pressure hose to the oil pump. Tighten the eye bolt of pressure hose.

    Tightening torque: 

    40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb) 

    • Non-turbo model
      Fig 5: Identifying Suction Hose And Pressure Hose - Non-Turbo Model
      G05957350Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • Turbo model
      Fig 6: Identifying Suction Hose And Pressure Hose - Turbo Model
      G05957351Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Temporarily connect pressure hose and pipe C, and the return hose and pipe D. Temporarily tighten the bolt of clamp E.
    Fig 7: Identifying Pressure Hose And Pipe C, Return Hose And Pipe D
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  6. Tighten clamp E.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.53 ft-lb) 

  7. Tighten the pressure hose and pipe C, and the return hose and pipe D.

    Tightening torque: 

    15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft-lb) 

  8. Connect pipes A and B to the four pipe joints of the gearbox.

    Tightening torque: 

    Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description"  . Refer to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM , COMPONENT, General Description .

    Fig 8: Locating Pipe Joint
    G05957353Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the front crossmember support plate and jack-up plate.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Tighten the bolts which hold the hose bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    10 N.m (1.02 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 9: Identifying Hose Bracket And Hose Assembly
    G05957354Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the air intake duct.
  13. Connect the ground cable to the battery.
  14. Fill with the specified fluid.
    CAUTION: Never start the engine before filling with fluid; otherwise the vane pump may become seized.
  15. Finally, check the clearance between pipes or hoses as shown in the figure indicated in "General Diagnostic Table". Refer to INSPECTION OF CLEARANCE , INSPECTION, General Diagnostic Table .