LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Subaru >> 2008 >> Outback Base, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 85 (Cooling System (H6DO)) >> Radiator >> Installation
July 1: So it begins. Don't worry, this is not in the correct legal jurisdiction!

Section 85 (Cooling System (H6DO)): Radiator: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Subaru Outback. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Attach the radiator lower cushions to holes on the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Lower Cushions
    G05018883Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the radiator to vehicle.
    NOTE: Make pins on the lower side of radiator be fitted into the radiator lower cushions on body side.
  3. Install the radiator upper brackets and tighten the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb) 

  4. Connect the radiator inlet hose.
    Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Upper Brackets
    G05341446Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the reservoir tank. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Reservoir Tank .>
  6. Connect the connector to the radiator fan control unit.
    Fig 3: Locating Radiator Fan Motor Connector
    G05018881Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the air intake duct. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct.>
  8. Install the hood stay holder.
    Fig 4: Locating Hood Stay Holder
    G05018880Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Lift up the vehicle.
  10. Connect the ATF cooler hoses.
    Fig 5: Locating ATF Cooler Hose
    G05018879Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Connect the radiator outlet hose.
    Fig 6: Locating Radiator Outlet Hose
    G05018873Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the under cover.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
    Fig 7: Connecting Ground Cable
    G05019586Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Fill engine coolant. <Ref. to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant .>
  16. Check the ATF level. <Ref. to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid.>
  17. Install the collector cover.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals