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Section 15 (Engine Cooling System): Radiator: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek and 2015 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
    NOTE: For the 12 volt engine restart battery of HEV model, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.
  2. Remove the V-belt covers. (Gasoline engine model)
    Fig 1: Locating V-Belt Covers Mounting Bolt
    G08316879Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the collector cover. (HEV model)
    1. Pull up the two points at the front of collector cover (A).
    2. Pull up the two points at the rear of collector cover (B) while moving them rearward.
      NOTE: Be careful not to contact the fuel delivery tube when moving the collector cover rearward.
      Fig 2: Removing Collector Cover (Front And Rear)
      G09486016Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the grille bracket.
    NOTE: Remove the ten clips.
  5. Remove the bolts, and remove the bracket - plate (A).
    Fig 3: Locating Grille Bracket Clips
    G08315763Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Lift up the vehicle.
  7. Remove the under cover. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover.>
  8. Drain engine coolant. < Ref. to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.>
  9. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover.
    Fig 4: Locating Thermostat Cover Radiator Outlet Hose
    G08315765Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Remove the air intake duct. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct.> < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct.>
  12. Remove the air intake boot No. 1. (HEV model) < Ref. to AIR INTAKE BOOT NO. 1 , REMOVAL, Air Intake Boot.>
  13. Remove the reservoir tank. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Reservoir Tank.>
  14. Disconnect the connector (A) from the main fan motor assembly and the connector (B) from the sub fan motor assembly.
    Fig 5: Identifying Main Fan Motor Assembly Connector
    G08315766Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 6: Identifying Sub Fan Motor Assembly Connector
    G08315767Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the water pipe assembly.
    Fig 7: Locating Radiator Inlet Hose Clip
    G08315768Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the radiator upper brackets.
    Fig 8: Locating Radiator Upper Brackets Mounting Bolts
    G08316168Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the radiator from vehicle.
  18. Remove the radiator lower cushion from the radiator lower bracket.
    Fig 9: Locating Radiator Lower Cushion
    G09476466Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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