Section 139 (Cooling (H4SO)): Radiator: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Outback, 2003 Subaru Legacy, and 2003 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect battery ground cable.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove under cover.

Fig 2: Removing Under Cover
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Drain engine coolant completely. < Ref. to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.>
Disconnect connectors of radiator main fan (A) and sub fan (B) motor.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Connectors Of Radiator Main Fan & Sub Fan Motor
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Disconnect radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Radiator Outlet Hose From Thermostat Cover
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Disconnect ATF cooler hoses from radiator. (AT vehicles only)

Fig 5: Disconnecting ATF Cooler Hoses From Radiator (AT Vehicles Only)
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove air intake duct.

Fig 6: Removing Air Intake Duct
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Disconnect overflow hose.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Overflow Hose
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Remove reservoir tank.

Fig 8: Removing Reservoir Tank
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Disconnect radiator inlet hose from engine.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Radiator Inlet Hose From Engine
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Remove radiator upper brackets.

Fig 10: Removing Radiator Upper Brackets
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Detach power steering hose from the clip on the radiator.

Fig 11: Detaching Power Steering Hose From Clip On Radiator
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While slightly lifting radiator, slide it to left.
Lift radiator up and away from vehicle.

Fig 12: Lifting Radiator Away From Vehicle
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