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Engine Side

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  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Drain engine coolant. Ref. to COOLING (H4DO)>Engine Coolant>REPLACEMENT>DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
  3. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DO)>Front Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL .
  4. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover.
    Fig 1: Locating Radiator Outlet Hose Clamp
    G08315740Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the thermostat cover, and then remove the thermostat.
    Fig 2: Removing Thermostat Cover And Thermostat
    G11264196Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the gasket from thermostat.
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