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Turbo Model

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WARNING: The radiator is pressurized. Wait until engine cools down before working on the radiator.
  1. Set the vehicle on the lift.
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting The Battery Ground Cable
    G02869000Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Lift up the vehicle.
  4. Remove the under cover.
  5. Drain the engine coolant completely. Refer to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT  .
  6. Remove the radiator under cover. (AT vehicles only)
    Fig 2: Removing The Radiator Under Cover (AT Vehicles)
    G02869001Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the connectors of radiator main fan (A) and sub fan motor (B).
    Fig 3: Disconnecting The Connectors Of Radiator Main Fan Motor
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    Fig 4: Disconnecting The Connectors Of Radiator Sub Fan Motor
    G02869003Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses from the radiator. (AT vehicles only)
    Fig 5: Disconnecting The ATF Cooler Hoses (AT Vehicles)
    G02869004Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the thermostat cover.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting The Radiator Outlet Hose
    G02869005Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Remove the air intake duct.
    Fig 7: Removing The Air Intake Duct
    G02869006Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Disconnect the over flow hose.
  13. Remove the reservoir tank.
    Fig 8: Removing The Reservoir Tank
    G02869007Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the V-belt covers.
    Fig 9: Removing The V-Belt Covers
    G02869008Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose (A) and coolant filler tank hose (B) from the radiator.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting The Radiator Inlet Hose
    G02869009Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting The Coolant Filler Tank Hose
    G02869010Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the radiator upper brackets.
    Fig 12: Removing The Radiator Upper Brackets
    G02869011Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. While slightly lifting radiator, slide it to left.
  18. Lift the radiator up and away from the vehicle.
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