Non-Turbo Model

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover.
Drain the engine coolant completely. Refer to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.
Disconnect the connectors of radiator main fan motor (A) and sub fan motor (B).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Connectors Of Radiator Main Fan Motor & Sub Fan Motor
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Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from water pump.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Radiator Outlet Hose From Water Pump
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Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses from ATF pipe. (AT model)
Cap the hose and pipe ends to prevent ATF from leaking.

Fig 4: Disconnecting ATF Cooler Hoses From ATF Pipe (AT Model)
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Lower the vehicle.
Disconnect the overflow hose.
Remove the reservoir tank. Refer to REMOVAL , Reservoir Tank.

Fig 5: Removing Reservoir Tank
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Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from radiator.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Radiator Inlet Hose From Radiator
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Remove the radiator upper brackets.

Fig 7: Removing Radiator Upper Brackets
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Disconnect the power steering hose from clip on radiator.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Power Steering Hose From Clip On Radiator
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Lift the radiator up and away from the vehicle.