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Section 6 (Engine Cooling System (H4SO)): Radiator: Installation

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  1. Attach radiator mounting cushions to holes on the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Attaching Radiator Mounting Cushions To Holes On Vehicle
    G00897490Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install radiator while fitting radiator pins to cushions.
    NOTE: Fit pins on lower side of radiator into cushions on body side.
    Fig 2: Installing Radiator While Fitting Radiator Pins To Cushions
    G00897491Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install radiator brackets and tighten bolts.
    1. Tightening torque: 

      18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Installing Radiator Brackets & Tightening Bolts
    G00897492Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Attach power steering hose to the radiator.
    Fig 4: Connecting Power Steering Hose To Radiator
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  5. Connect radiator inlet hose.
    Fig 5: Connecting Radiator Inlet Hose
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  6. Install reservoir tank.
    1. Tightening torque: 

      4.9 N.m (0.50 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb) 

    Fig 6: Installing Reservoir Tank
    G00897495Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install air intake duct.
    Fig 7: Installing Air Intake Duct
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  8. Lift-up the vehicle.
  9. Connect ATF cooler hoses. (AT vehicles only)
    Fig 8: Connecting ATF Cooler Hoses
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  10. Connect connectors to radiator main fan motor (A) and sub fan motor (B).
    Fig 9: Connecting Connectors To Radiator Main Fan Motor & Sub Fan Motor
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  11. Connect radiator outlet hose.
    Fig 10: Connecting Radiator Outlet Hose
    G00897499Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install under cover.
    Fig 11: Installing Under Cover
    G00897500Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Connect battery ground cable.
    Fig 12: Connecting Battery Ground Cable
    G00897501Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Fill coolant. Refer to ENGINE COOLANT .
  16. Check ATF level. Refer to INSPECTION .