Section 44 (Engine Cooling System (2.5L)): Radiator: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Subaru Outback and 2001 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect battery ground cable.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove under cover.

Fig 2: Removing Under Cover
Drain engine coolant completely. See DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.

Fig 3: Draining Engine Coolant
Disconnect connectors of radiator main fan (A) and sub fan (B) motor.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Connectors Of Radiator Main Fan & Sub Fan Motor
Disconnect radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Radiator Outlet Hose From Thermostat Cover
Disconnect ATF cooler hoses from radiator. (AT vehicles only)

Fig 6: Disconnecting ATF Cooler Hoses From Radiator
Lower the vehicle.
Remove air intake duct.

Fig 7: Removing Air Intake Duct
Disconnect over flow hose.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Over Flow Hose
Remove reservoir tank.

Fig 9: Removing Reservoir Tank
Disconnect radiator inlet hose from engine.

Fig 10: Disconnecting Radiator Inlet Hose From Engine
Remove radiator upper brackets.

Fig 11: Removing Radiator Upper Brackets
Detach power steering hose from the clip on the radiator.

Fig 12: Detaching Power Steering Hose From Radiator Clip
While slightly lifting radiator, slide it to left.
Lift radiator up and away from vehicle.

Fig 13: Removing Radiator