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Section 19 (Cooling System (H4DOTC)): Radiator: Installation

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  1. Attach the radiator lower cushions to holes on the radiator lower bracket.
    Fig 1: Locating Holes On Radiator Lower Bracket
    G03829813Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the radiator to vehicle.
    NOTE: Make pins on the lower side of radiator be fitted into the radiator lower cushions on body side.
  3. Install the radiator upper brackets and tighten the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Upper Brackets Tightening Bolts
    G03829814Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the two coolant filler tank hoses to radiator.
    Fig 3: Connecting Two Coolant Filler Tank Hoses To Radiator
    G03829815Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Connect the radiator inlet hose (A).
  6. Install the hood stay holder (B).
    Fig 4: Installing Hood Stay Holder
    G03829816Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the reservoir tank. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Reservoir Tank. >
  8. Connect the over flow hose.
  9. Install the air intake duct.

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. >

  10. Lift-up the vehicle.
  11. Connect the ATF cooler hoses. (AT model)
    Fig 5: Connecting ATF cooler hoses (AT model)
    G03829817Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Connect the radiator outlet hose.
    Fig 6: Connecting Radiator Outlet Hose
    G03829818Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Connect the connectors to radiator main fan motor (A) and sub fan motor (B).
    Fig 7: Connecting Connectors To Radiator Main Fan Motor
    G03829819Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 8: Connecting Connectors To Sub Fan Motor
    G03829820Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install the heat shield cover. (AT model)
    Fig 9: Installing heat shield cover (AT model)
    G03829821Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Install the under cover.
  16. Lower the vehicle.
  17. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
    Fig 10: Connecting Battery Ground Cable To Battery
    G03829822Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Fill engine coolant.

    < Ref. to , FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >

  19. Check the ATF level. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >
  20. Install the collector cover.
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