Section 137 (Engine Cooling System (H4DO)): Radiator: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Subaru Outback and 2016 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: The radiator is pressurized when the engine and radiator are hot. Wait until engine and radiator cool down before working on the radiator.

Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
Remove the air intake duct. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
Remove the front bumper. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Bumper. >
Remove the active grille shutter. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Active Grille Shutter. >
Remove the grille bracket.
NOTE: Remove six clips when removing the grille bracket.

Fig 1: Locating Grille Bracket Clips
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Drain engine coolant. < Ref. to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
Remove the front exhaust pipe. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover.

Fig 2: Locating Radiator Outlet Hose Clamp
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the reservoir tank. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Reservoir Tank. >
Disconnect the connector (A) from the radiator main fan motor and the connector (B) from the radiator sub fan motor.

Fig 3: Identifying Radiator Main Fan Motor Connector
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Fig 4: Identifying Radiator Sub Fan Motor Connector
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Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the water pipe assembly.

Fig 5: Locating Radiator Inlet Hose Clamp
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Remove the radiator upper brackets.

Fig 6: Locating Radiator Upper Brackets Bolts
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Using the ST, remove the bolts securing the condenser lower bracket to the radiator.
ST 73099SG000 SPECIAL TOOL CONDENSER

Fig 7: Securing Condenser Lower Bracket To Radiator
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Remove the bolts securing the condenser lower bracket to the condenser, and remove the condenser lower bracket.
NOTE: This procedure is required to prevent the lower gasket from being damaged when removing the radiator.

Fig 8: Locating Condenser Lower Bracket Screws
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Remove the bolts securing the condenser upper bracket to the radiator.

Fig 9: Locating Condenser Upper Bracket Bolts
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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 damage to the air conditioner pipes.

Fig 10: Securing Condenser To Vehicle Using Ropes
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Lift the radiator up and away from vehicle.
Remove the radiator lower cushion from the vehicle body.

Fig 11: Locating Radiator Lower Cushion
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