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Section 11 (Engine Cooling System (H4DOTC)): Radiator: Removal

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CAUTION: The radiator is pressurized when the engine and radiator are hot. Wait until engine and radiator cool down before working on the radiator.
  1. Remove the collector cover.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting\Connecting Battery Ground Cable
    G06336085Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Lift up the vehicle.
  4. Remove the under cover.< Refer to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover. >
  5. Remove the heat shield cover from radiator.
    Fig 2: Locating Heat Shield Cover Bolts
    G05659961Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Drain engine coolant.< Refer to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
  7. Disconnect the connector (A) from the main fan motor and the connector (B) from the sub fan motor.
    Fig 3: Identifying Main Fan Motor Connector
    G08571173Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 4: Identifying Sub Fan Motor Connector
    G08539503Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover.
    Fig 5: Locating Radiator Outlet Hose Clamp
    G08571175Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the ATF radiator inlet hose and ATF radiator outlet hose from the ATF pipe.
    NOTE: Plug the ATF pipe to prevent ATF from leaking.
    Fig 6: Locating ATF Radiator Inlet Hose And ATF Radiator Outlet Hose Clamps
    G08571176Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Remove the air intake duct.< Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
  12. Remove the reservoir tank.< Refer to REMOVAL , Reservoir Tank. >
  13. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
    Fig 7: Locating Radiator Inlet Hose Clamp
    G08571177Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Disconnect the two engine coolant hoses from the radiator and over flow pipe.
    Fig 8: Locating Engine Coolant Hoses Clamp
    G08571178Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the radiator upper brackets.
    Fig 9: Locating Radiator Upper Brackets Bolts
    G05955395Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Move the radiator to the left while lifting it upward.
  17. Lift the radiator up and remove the radiator from vehicle.
  18. Remove the radiator lower cushion from the radiator lower bracket.
    Fig 10: Locating Radiator Lower Bracket Bolts
    G08539508Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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