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Section 25 (Engine Cooling System (Except For HEV)): Radiator: Removal

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CAUTION:
  • The engine coolant is pressurized when it is hot. Wait until engine coolant cools down before proceeding the work.
  • If the engine coolant splashes, completely remove and clean it.
  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Remove the V-belt covers.
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  3. Collect the refrigerant from A/C system. Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER (EXCEPT FOR HEV)>REFRIGERANT RECOVERY PROCEDURE .
    NOTE: This step is necessary only if the radiator and the condenser are removed as an assembly.
  4. Drain engine coolant. Ref. to COOLING (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>ENGINE COOLANT>REPLACEMENT>DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
  5. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the lower side bolts (A) securing the radiator upper frame.
  7. Disconnect main fan motor connector (B) and sub fan motor connector (C).
  8. Disconnect radiator outlet hose (D).
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  9. Remove the reservoir tank. Ref. to COOLING (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>RESERVOIR TANK>REMOVAL .
  10. Remove the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>AIR INTAKE DUCT>REMOVAL .
  11. Remove the front bumper. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT BUMPER>REMOVAL .
  12. Remove the cover UPR - front.
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  13. Remove the bracket - bumper UPR.
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  14. Remove the front hood lock assembly. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>FRONT HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL .
  15. Disconnect the connector from the horn, and remove the clip.
    • Impreza model
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    • Crosstrek model
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  16. Disconnect the radiator inlet hoses and over flow hose.
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  17. Remove the upper side bolts securing the radiator upper frame, and remove the radiator upper frame.
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  18. Remove the radiator upper cushion.
  19. When removing the condenser together
    1. Detach the hose - pressure discharge and the pipe - evaporator cooling. Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER (EXCEPT FOR HEV)>CONDENSER>REMOVAL .
    2. Remove the radiator, radiator fan & fan motor assembly, and the condenser as an assembly.
    3. Remove the condenser. Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER (EXCEPT FOR HEV)>CONDENSER>REMOVAL .
    4. Remove the radiator fan and fan motor assembly. Ref. to COOLING (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>RADIATOR FAN AND FAN MOTOR ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL .
    5. Remove the radiator lower cushion.
      NOTE: Remove if necessary.
  20. When condenser is not removed
    1. Remove the pipe - evaporator cooling from the clip.
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    2. Disengage the claws, and separate the radiator and the condenser a part.
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    3. Remove the radiator and the radiator fan & fan motor assembly as an assembly.
    4. Remove the radiator fan and fan motor assembly. Ref. to COOLING (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>RADIATOR FAN AND FAN MOTOR ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL .
    5. Remove the radiator lower cushion.
      NOTE: Remove if necessary.
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