Non-Turbo Model

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery ground cable.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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Lift-up the vehicle.
Drain engine coolant completely. See DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , Replacement, Engine Coolant.
Disconnect the connectors of radiator main fan (A) and sub fan (B) motor.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Connector Of Radiator Main Fan
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Fig 3: Disconnecting Connector Of Radiator Sub Fan
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Disconnect the radiator outlet hose (A) from thermostat cover.
Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses (B) from the radiator. (AT vehicles only)

Fig 4: Disconnecting Radiator Outlet Hose From Thermostat Cover
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Lower the vehicle.
Disconnect the over flow hose.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Over Flow Hose
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Remove the reservoir tank.

Fig 6: Removing Reservoir Tank
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Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the engine.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Radiator Inlet Hose From Engine
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Remove the radiator upper brackets.

Fig 8: Removing Radiator Upper Brackets
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Detach the power steering hose from the clip on the radiator.

Fig 9: Detaching Power Steering Hose From Clip On Radiator
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While slightly lifting radiator, slide it to left.
Lift the radiator up and away from the vehicle.

Fig 10: Lifting Radiator Up & Away From Vehicle
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