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Section 96 (Engine Cooling System (H4DOTC)): Radiator: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Attach the radiator lower cushion to the radiator lower bracket.
    Fig 1: Locating Radiator Lower Cushion
    G07681025Courtesy 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.
  3. Install the radiator upper brackets.

    Tightening torque: 

    12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Locating Radiator Upper Brackets Bolts
    G07681026Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the two engine coolant hoses to the radiator.
    Fig 3: Locating Engine Coolant Hoses Clamp
    G07681027Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Connect the radiator inlet hose.
    Fig 4: Locating Radiator Inlet Hose Clamp
    G07681028Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the reservoir tank. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Reservoir Tank. >
  7. Install the air intake duct. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. >
  8. Lift up the vehicle.
  9. Connect the ATF hoses.
    NOTE: Use a new ATF hose.
    Fig 5: Locating ATF Hoses Clamps
    G07681029Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Connect the radiator outlet hose.
    Fig 6: Locating Radiator Outlet Hose Clamp
    G07681030Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Connect the connector (A) to the main fan motor and the connector (B) to the sub fan motor.
    Fig 7: Main Fan Motor Connector
    G07681031Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 8: Sub Fan Motor Connector
    G07681032Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the heat shield cover to the radiator.

    Tightening torque: 

    3 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 9: Locating Radiator Heat Shield Cover Bolts
    G07681033Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install the undercover. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Under Cover. >
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Connect the battery ground terminal.
    Fig 10: Connecting Ground Cable From Battery
    G07681034Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Fill engine coolant. < Ref. to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
  17. Check the ATF level. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >
  18. Install the collector cover.
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