Section 65 (Cooling System (H6DO)): Radiator: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback. 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.
- Lift-up the vehicle.
- Remove the under cover.
- Drain engine coolant completely.
< Ref. to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
- Disconnect the radiator hose from radiator.
- Disconnect the ATF cooler hose from the radiator.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the hood stay holder.
- Remove the air intake duct. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
- Disconnect the connector from radiator fan control unit.
- Remove the reservoir tank.
< Ref. to REMOVAL , Reservoir Tank. >
- Disconnect the radiator hose from radiator.
- Remove the radiator upper brackets.
- Lift the radiator up and away from vehicle.