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Section 1 (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
      G10263528Courtesy 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: Locating Grille Bracket Bolts
    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: Locating 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 pipe.
    NOTE: Plug the CVTF pipe to prevent CVTF from leaking.
    Fig 4: Locating 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: Locating CVTF Radiator Inlet And Outlet Hose Clip
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  10. Disconnect the connector (A) and connector (B) from the radiator fan harness.
    Fig 6: Identifying Radiator Fan Harness Connector (1 Of 2)
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    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: Locating Radiator Inlet Hose LH And RH Clamp
    G10264175Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the radiator upper bracket LH and RH.
    Fig 9: Locating Radiator Upper Bracket Bolts (LH And RH)
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  15. Using the ST, remove the bolts securing the condenser lower bracket to the radiator.

    ST 73099SG000 SPECIAL TOOL CONDENSER

    Fig 10: Securing Condenser Lower Bracket To Radiator
    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: Locating Condenser Lower Bracket Bolts
    G10263017Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the bolts securing the condenser upper bracket to the radiator.
    Fig 12: Locating 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 Using Ropes
    G10264180Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the radiator from vehicle.
  20. Remove the radiator lower cushion from the vehicle body.
    Fig 14: Locating Radiator Lower Cushion
    G10263020Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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