Section 109 (Engine Cooling System (H4SO)): Radiator: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Impreza. 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. < Ref. to DRAINING OF 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
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Fig 3: Disconnecting Sub Fan Motor
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Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from water pump.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Radiator Outlet Hose From Water Pump
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Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses from ATF pipe. (AT model)
Plug the openings in the hose and radiator with caps in order to prevent ATF from leaking.

Fig 5: Disconnecting ATF Cooler Hoses From ATF Pipe
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Lower the vehicle.
Disconnect the overflow hose.
Remove the reservoir tank. < Ref. to REMOVAL . >
Remove the air intake duct.
Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from engine.

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

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

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