U5 Model

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Set the vehicle on a lift.
Remove the battery.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover.
Disconnect the ATF cooler hose from radiator.
NOTE:
- Do not use a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
- When hard to remove the hose, wrap the hose with cloth to prevent from damaging, and then turn with pliers and pull out with hand straightly.
Fig 1: Disconnecting ATF Cooler Hose From Radiator
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Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses from pipes.
NOTE:
- Do not use a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
- When hard to remove the hose, wrap the hose with cloth to prevent from damaging, and then turn with pliers and pull out with hand straightly.
Fig 2: Disconnecting ATF Cooler Hoses From Pipes
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Lower the vehicle, and remove the headlight LH. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Headlight Assembly. >
Disconnect the ATF cooler hose from ATF filter.
NOTE:
- Do not use a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
- When hard to remove the hose, wrap the hose with cloth to prevent from damaging, and then turn with pliers and pull out with hand straightly.
Fig 3: Disconnecting ATF Cooler Hose From ATF Filter
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Disconnect the ATF cooler pipe from frame.

Fig 4: Disconnecting ATF Cooler Pipe From Frame
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Remove the oil cooler inlet and outlet pipes.
NOTE: When disconnecting the outlet pipe, be careful not to lose the ball and spring used with retaining screw.

Fig 5: Removing Oil Cooler Inlet And Outlet Pipes
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.