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Section 12 (Engine Cooling System (H6DO)): 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.
    1. Carefully pull up the rear of collector cover at two positions (A).
    2. Carefully pull up the front of collector cover at two positions (B) while moving it forward.
    Fig 1: Removing Collector Cover
    G11585612Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to BATTERY
    NOTE: Repair Contents.
  3. Remove the air intake duct. Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct.
  4. Remove the front bumper. Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Bumper.
  5. Remove the grille bracket.
    NOTE: Remove six clips when removing the grille bracket.
    Fig 2: Identifying Grille Bracket Clips
    G10264169Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Drain engine coolant. Ref. to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.
  7. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover.
    Fig 3: Identifying Radiator Outlet Hose Clamp
    G10264165Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the CVTF radiator inlet hose and CVTF radiator outlet hose from the CVTF cooler pipe assembly.
    NOTE: Plug the CVTF cooler pipe assembly to prevent CVTF from leaking.
    Fig 4: Identifying CVTF Radiator Inlet And Outlet Hose Clamps
    G10264171Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the CVTF radiator inlet hose and CVTF radiator outlet hose from the clips of the radiator fan shroud.
    Fig 5: Identifying CVTF Radiator Inlet And Outlet Hose Clips
    G10264172Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Disconnect the connector (A) and connector (B) from the radiator fan harness.
    Fig 6: Identifying Radiator Fan Harness Connector (1 Of 2)
    G10264173Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 7: Identifying Radiator Fan Harness Connector (2 Of 2)
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  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Remove the reservoir tank. Ref. to REMOVAL , Reservoir Tank.
  13. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose LH and RH.
    Fig 8: Identifying Radiator Inlet Hose LH And RH
    G10264175Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the radiator upper bracket LH and RH.
    Fig 9: Identifying Radiator Upper Bracket LH And RH Bolts
    G10264176Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Using the ST, remove the bolts securing the condenser lower bracket to the radiator.

    ST 73099SG000 SPECIAL TOOL CONDENSER

    Fig 10: Removing Condenser Lower Bracket Bolts
    G10263016Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the bolts securing the condenser bracket, and remove the condenser lower bracket.
    NOTE: This procedure is required to prevent the lower gasket from being damaged when removing the radiator.
    Fig 11: Identifying Condenser Lower Bracket Bolts
    G10263017Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the bolts securing the condenser upper bracket to the radiator.
    Fig 12: Identifying Condenser Upper Bracket Bolts
    G10264179Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Secure the condenser to the vehicle using ropes or other means.
    NOTE: This procedure is required to prevent the condenser from dropping off and also the air conditioner pipes from being damaged.
    Fig 13: Securing Condenser To Vehicle
    G10264180Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the radiator from vehicle.
  20. Remove the radiator lower cushion from the vehicle body.
Fig 14: Identifying Radiator Lower Cushion
G10263020Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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