Owners manual

BX3616
2009-12 Subaru Forester
Installation Instructions
405-0010 Rev. E Page 5 of 8 3/13/12
BE SURE TO USE LOCTITE
®
RED ON ALL BOLTS
BEFORE TIGHTENING. TIGHTEN ALL BOLTS
ACCORDING TO THE TORQUE CHART ON THE
FRONT PAGE OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS OR ON
PAGE 3 OF THE BASEPLATE TOWING GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS.
11. Slide the top of the baseplate in rst, be sure
the baseplate is level. Start a 1/2-13 x 1 1/4”
hex bolt in the existing hole attach to 1/2” at
and lock washers with 1/2-13 hex nylon insert
lock nut inside frame end. Apply Loctite Red
on all bolts. Using a 13/32” drill bit and the
baseplate as a template, drill the remaining
holes. Do this on both sides.
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9. Tip the temperature sensor back at an angle
toward the radiator.
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10. Using a 17/32” drill bit, ream out the existing
hole indicated. Do this on both sides.
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Using a good quality paint, spray cut edges
of frame to prevent rusting.
8. On the driver’s side, using a reciprocating saw
make a little notch 6 1/2” down from the top of
the frame end and straight across in the frame
webbing. Do this on both sides.
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When using power drills be aware of the
dangers of torque and drill bit length.