Subaru Impreza 2003, Service Manual

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CO(H4DOTC)-23
COOLING
RADIATOR
7. Radiator
A: REMOVAL
WARNING:
The radiator is pressurized. Wait until the en-
gine cools down before working on the radia-
tor.
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3) Lift-up the vehicle.
4) Remove the under cover.
5) Drain the engine coolant completely. <Ref. to
CO(H4DOTC)-17, DRAINING OF ENGINE COOL-
ANT, REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.>
6) Disconnect the connectors of radiator main fan
motor (A) and sub fan motor (B).
7) Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from thermo-
stat cover.
8) Disconnect the ATF cooler hose from ATF pipe.
(AT model)
Plug the openings in the hose and radiator with
caps in order to prevent ATF from leaking.
9) Disconnect the oil cooler hose from oil cooler
pipe. (MT model with oil cooler)
Install the cap to prevent oil from leaking.
10) Lower the vehicle.
11) Remove the air intake duct.
FU-00009
(A)
CO-00224
CO-00225
(B)
CO-00030
CO-00210
CO-00211