FixVault

Non-Turbo Model

  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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  3. Lift-up the vehicle.
  4. Remove the under cover.
  5. Drain the engine coolant completely. Refer to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.
  6. Disconnect the connectors of radiator main fan motor (A) and sub fan motor (B).
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Connectors Of Radiator Main Fan Motor & Sub Fan Motor
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  7. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from water pump.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Radiator Outlet Hose From Water Pump
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  8. Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses from ATF pipe. (AT model)

    Cap the hose and pipe ends to prevent ATF from leaking.

    Fig 4: Disconnecting ATF Cooler Hoses From ATF Pipe (AT Model)
    G00995574Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Disconnect the overflow hose.
  11. Remove the reservoir tank. Refer to REMOVAL , Reservoir Tank.
    Fig 5: Removing Reservoir Tank
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  12. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from radiator.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Radiator Inlet Hose From Radiator
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  13. Remove the radiator upper brackets.
    Fig 7: Removing Radiator Upper Brackets
    G00995577Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Disconnect the power steering hose from clip on radiator.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Power Steering Hose From Clip On Radiator
    G00995578Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Lift the radiator up and away from the vehicle.