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

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  1. Attach the radiator lower cushions to holes on the radiator lower bracket.
    Fig 1: Attaching Radiator Lower Cushions To Holes On Radiator Lower Bracket
    G03828183Courtesy 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: Installing Radiator Upper Brackets And Tighten Bolts
    G03828184Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the radiator inlet hose.
    Fig 3: Connecting Radiator Inlet Hose
    G03828185Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the air intake duct. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. >
  6. Install the hood stay holder.
    Fig 4: Installing Hood Stay Holder
    G03828186Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the reservoir tank. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Reservoir Tank. >
  8. Connect the over flow hose.
  9. Lift-up the vehicle.
  10. Connect the ATF cooler hoses. (AT model)
    Fig 5: Connecting ATF Cooler Hoses
    G03828187Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Connect the radiator outlet hose.
    Fig 6: Connecting Radiator Outlet Hose
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  12. Connect the connector (A) to radiator main fan motor and connector (B) to sub fan motor.
    Fig 7: Connecting Connector To Radiator Main Fan Motor And Connector To Sub Fan Motor (1 Of 2)
    G03828189Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 8: Connecting Connector To Radiator Main Fan Motor And Connector To Sub Fan Motor (2 Of 2)
    G03828190Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install the under cover.
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
    Fig 9: Connecting Battery Ground Cable To Battery
    G03828191Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Fill with engine coolant. < Ref. to , FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
  17. Check the ATF level. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >