Radiator ASSY (FA20): Installation

Radiator gasket installation (for the lower side)
1. Install a new radiator gasket.
Radiator gasket NO. 2 installation
1. Install a new radiator gasket NO. 2.
Radiator gasket NO. 1 installation
1. Install a new radiator gasket NO. 1.
Radiator gasket installation (for the upper side)
1. Install a new radiator gasket.
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NOTE: Cut the gasket at the location where the old gasket was cut when removing it.
Radiator inlet hose installation
1. Align the marks marked when removing the hose and install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator cap stay with the hose clamp.
Radiator outlet hose installation
1. Align the marks marked when removing the hose and install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator with the hose clamp.
Radiator hose NO. 1 installation
1. Align the marks marked when removing the hose and install the radiator hose NO. 1 to the radiator with the hose clamp.
Radiator ASSY installation
1. Install the two radiator supports LWR.
2. Install the radiator ASSY to the vehicle while lifting the radiator outlet hose.
  CAUTION: Place a cardboard, blanket, etc. on the cooler condenser ASSY to protect the cooler condenser ASSY.
3. Connect the ambient sensor connector.
4. Install the radiator support bracket RH with the two bolts.
  Standard value: T=7.5N.m {77kgf.cm} {5.5ft.lbf}
5. Install the radiator support bracket LH with the two bolts.
  Standard value: T=7.5N.m {77kgf.cm} {5.5ft.lbf}
Fan shroud installation (Refer to INSTALLATION , Step 5)
Cooler condenser ASSY connection
1. Connect the cooler condenser ASSY to the radiator ASSY with the five bolts.
  Standard value: T=6.0N.m {61kgf.cm} {4.4ft.lbf}
Radiator support SUB-ASSY installation
1. Install the radiator support SUB-ASSY with the six bolts.
  Standard value: T=18N.m {184kgf.cm} {13.3ft.lbf}
Hood lock ASSY connection (Refer to INSTALLATION , Step 2)
Water filler SUB-ASSY installation
1. Install the water filler SUB-ASSY with the four bolts.
  Standard value: T=7.5N.m {77kgf.cm} {5.5ft.lbf}
2. Align the marks marked when removing the hoses and install the radiator inlet hose and radiator hose NO. 1 with the two hose clamps.
3. Connect the radiator cap hose.
Radiator cover plate installation
1. Install the radiator cover plate with the six clips.
Air cleaner duct installation
1. Install the air cleaner duct with the two bolts.
  Standard value: T=6.0N.m {61kgf.cm} {4.4ft.lbf}
Radiator reservoir tank ASSY installation
1. Install the radiator reservoir tank ASSY with the two bolts.
  Standard value: T=7.5N.m {77kgf.cm} {5.5ft.lbf}
Connection of radiator outlet hose (Refer to INSTALLATION , Step 3)
Air cleaner case SUB-ASSY installation
1. Install the air cleaner case SUB-ASSY with the three bolts.
  Standard value: T=6.0N.m {61kgf.cm} {4.4ft.lbf}
2. Install the air cleaner duct and air cleaner intake boot with the two hose clamps.
  Standard value: T=2.0N.m {20kgf.cm} {1.5ft.lbf}
3. Engage the clamp and install the wiring harness to the air cleaner cap.
4. Connect the connector to the intake air flow meter SUB-ASSY.
5. Connect the ventilation hose NO. 2 with the hose clip.
Replenishing of coolant (SUBARU Super Coolant) (Refer to COOLANT (FA20) )
Leak check of coolant (SUBARU Super Coolant) (Refer to COOLING SYSTEM (FA20) )
Under cover front AL installation (Refer to INSTALLATION , Step 10)
Installation of the front bumper cover (Refer to INSTALLATION )