Master Cylinder: Installation

Attach the clutch hose bracket to the bulkhead.
Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
Install the master cylinder to the body, and connect the clutch pipe and the reservoir hose.
Tightening torque:

T1: 15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb)

T2: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Removing Reservoir Hose, Clutch Pipe, Master Cylinder
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Connect the push rod of the master cylinder, and install the clevis pin and snap pin.
CAUTION: Always use a new clevis pin.

NOTE: Apply grease to the clevis pin.

Fig 2: Sealant Applying Area On Clevis Pin, Snap Pin, Push Rod
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Install the knee airbag module. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Knee Airbag Module.>
Fill the recommended brake fluid. <Ref. to CLUTCH FLUID .>
After bleeding air from the clutch system, ensure that the clutch operates properly.
<Ref. to CLUTCH FLUID AIR BLEEDING .>
Install the instrument panel lower cover. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Instrument Panel Lower Cover.>
Install the intercooler. <Ref. to INSTALLATION (STI) , Intercooler.> <Ref. to INSTALLATION (w/o STI) , Intercooler.>
Install the collector cover. (Except for STI model) <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Collector Cover.>
Connect the battery ground terminal. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>

NOTE: For models other than STI model, connect the ground terminal to battery sensor.