Non-Turbo Model

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Install the oil level switch and the clip (A) to the oil pan upper.
NOTE:
- Use new O-rings.
- Apply a coat of engine oil to the O-rings.
Tightening torque:

6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Locating Bolts Of Oil Pan Upper
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Install the engine mounting LH onto the engine.
Tightening torque:

35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Locating Engine Mounting Bolts (LH)
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Lower the engine and remove the lifting device and wire ropes.

Fig 3: Supporting Engine Using Lifting Device And Wire Ropes
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Remove the bolt and turn the transmission harness counterclockwise to install the transmission harness to the control valve body. (CVT model)
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 4: Locating Bolts Of Transmission Harness To Control Valve Body
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Install the transmission harness stay. (CVT model)
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 5: Locating Transmission Harness Stay Bolts
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Install the transmission case cover. (CVT model)
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 6: Locating Transmission Cover Bolts
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Install the pitching stopper.
Tightening torque:

T1: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

T2: 58 N.m (5.9 kgf-m, 42.8 ft-lb)

Fig 7: Identifying Pitching Stopper Bolts And Nut
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Connect the transmission radio ground terminal (C) to the vehicle body, and connect the bulkhead harness connector to the transmission harness connector (A) and the inhibitor harness connector (B). (CVT model)
Tightening torque:

13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)

Fig 8: Identifying Inhibitor, Transmission Harness Connector And Transmission Radio Ground Terminal
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Install the electric power steering gearbox. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Electric Power Steering Gearbox. >
Install the front drive shaft LH. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Drive Shaft. >
Install the nuts which hold the engine mounting to the crossmember. (Hydraulic engine mounting model)
NOTE: Make sure that locators (A) of the engine mounting are securely inserted.

Tightening torque:

45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)

Fig 9: Locating Nuts Of Engine Mounting To Crossmember (Hydraulic Engine Mounting Model)
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Install the nuts which hold the engine mounting to the crossmember. (Solid engine mounting model)
Tightening torque:

45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)

Fig 10: Locating Nuts Of Engine Mounting To Crossmember (Solid Engine Mounting Model)
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Connect the connector of oil level switch to the engine harness, and install the clip (A) securing the harness.

Fig 11: Locating Connector Of Oil Level Switch
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Install the front exhaust pipe. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
Install the under cover front - transmission.
Install the under cover.
Lower the vehicle.
Install the air intake boot. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Boot. >
Install the air intake duct (rear). < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. >
Connect the battery ground terminal.
Install the V-belt cover.
Tightening torque:

6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

Fig 12: Locating V-Belt Cover Bolts
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Refill the engine oil. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Engine Oil. >
Change the installation position of the front hood damper from (B) to (A).
Tightening torque:

20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)

Fig 13: Identifying Front Hood Damper Position
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Install the front center grille assembly to the front hood.
Tightening torque:

4.5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb)

Fig 14: Locating Front Hood Nut Of Front Center Grille Assembly
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Align the alignment marks (A), and install the front hood striker to the front hood.
Tightening torque:

33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

Fig 15: Locating Bolts Of Front Hood Striker To Front Hood
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Install the upper grille bracket to the front hood.
Tightening torque:

4.5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb)

Fig 16: Locating Bolts And Nut Of Upper Grille Bracket To Front Hood
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