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CVTF Cooler Pipe and Hose: Removal

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CAUTION:
  • Immediately after the vehicle has been running or after idling for a long time, the CVTF will be hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
  • If the CVTF is spilt over exhaust pipe, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emitting smoke or causing a fire.
  • When removing the CVTF cooler pipe assembly on vehicle side, be careful not to bend the A/C pipe.
  1. Lift up the vehicle.
  2. Remove the under cover.
  3. Remove the CVTF inlet hose and CVTF outlet hose.
    Fig 1: Identifying CVTF Inlet Hose And CVTF Outlet Hose
    G06654371Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Lift up the vehicle.
  5. Remove the inlet hose and outlet hose on radiator side.
    CAUTION: Do not use a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
    Fig 2: Identifying Inlet Hose And Outlet Hose
    G06654473Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the CVTF inlet pipe and CVTF outlet pipe.
    Fig 3: Locating CVTF Inlet Pipe And CVTF Outlet Pipe
    G06654474Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Remove the battery.
  9. Remove the battery cable clip from the bracket, and remove the battery cable bracket.
    Fig 4: Locating Bracket Bolts
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  10. Remove the front bumper. (OUTBACK model) Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Bumper.
  11. Remove the headlight assembly (LH). (OUTBACK model) Ref. to REMOVAL , Headlight Assembly.
  12. Remove the inlet hose and outlet hose. (OUTBACK model)
    Fig 5: Identifying Inlet Hose And Outlet Hose
    G06654476Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the CVTF cooler pipe assembly mounting bolt.
    Fig 6: Locating CVTF Cooler Pipe Assembly Mounting Bolt
    G06654477Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the sensor cover plate. (OUTBACK model)
    Fig 7: Locating Sensor Cover Plate
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  15. Remove the front sub sensor harness connector and front harness clip from the vehicle, and route them under the CVTF cooler pipe assembly. (OUTBACK model)
    CAUTION: Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before replacing the front sub sensor harness connector. Ref. to CAUTION , General Description.
    Fig 8: Locating Front Sub Sensor Harness Connector And Front Harness Clip
    G06654479Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Detach the A/C pipe from clip.
    Fig 9: Identifying A/C Pipe And Clip
    G06654480Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the CVTF cooler pipe assembly from the vehicle.