Section 35 (Cooling System (H4DOTC)): Radiator: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback and 2006 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: The radiator is pressurized. Wait until engine cools down before working on the radiator.

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

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover.
Remove the heat shield cover from radiator. (AT model)

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

Fig 3: Identifying Connectors Of Radiator Main Fan (A)

Fig 4: Identifying Connectors Of Sub Fan Motor (B)
Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses from ATF pipes.
Plug the ATF pipe to prevent ATF from leaking. (AT model)

Fig 5: Identifying ATF Cooler Hoses
Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover.

Fig 6: Identifying Radiator Outlet Hose
Lower the vehicle.
Remove the air intake duct. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
Disconnect the over flow hose.
Remove the reservoir tank. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Reservoir Tank. >
Disconnect the radiator inlet hose (A) from the radiator.
Remove the hood stay holder (B).

Fig 7: Identifying Hood Stay Holder (B)
Disconnect the two coolant filler tank hoses from the radiator.

Fig 8: Identifying Coolant Filler Tank Hoses
Remove the radiator upper brackets.

Fig 9: Locating Radiator Upper Brackets Bolts
Move the radiator to the left while lifting it upward.
Lift the radiator up and away from vehicle.