Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Installation

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual / Cooling(h4do) / Thermostat / Installation

1. ENGINE SIDE

1. Install a gasket to thermostat.

NOTE:

Use a new gasket.

2. Install the thermostat and thermostat cover.

Tightening torque:

6.4 N·m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

(A)

Thermostat cover

(B)

Gasket

(C)

Thermostat

3. Connect the radiator outlet hose to thermostat cover.

4. Install the front exhaust pipe. Front Exhaust Pipe > INSTALLATION

5. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. NOTE

6. Fill engine coolant. Engine Coolant > REPLACEMENT

2. CVTF COOLER (WITH WARMER FEATURE) SIDE

1. Install a gasket to thermostat.

NOTE:

Use a new gasket.

2. Install the thermostat and thermostat cover.

NOTE:

Install the parts with the air vent hole facing upward.

Tightening torque:

6.4 N·m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

(A)	Thermostat cover	(B)	Gasket	(C)	Thermostat
(D)	Air vent hole

3. Connect the engine coolant hose to the thermostat cover.

4. Install the air intake boot. Air Intake Boot > INSTALLATION

5. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. NOTE

6. Fill engine coolant. Engine Coolant > REPLACEMENT

Inspection

1. Check that the thermostat does not have deformation, cracks or damage.2. Check that the thermostat valve closes completely at an ambient temperature.3. Immerse the thermostat and a thermometer in w ...

Water pipe assembly

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Other materials:

Removal
1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. NOTE2. Remove the air intake duct. Air Intake Duct > REMOVAL3. Remove the air cleaner element. Air Cleaner Element > REMOVAL4. Remove the bolts securing the air cleaner case (front) to the vehicle body.5. Remove the air cleaner case (front).N ...