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.

WARNING: The radiator is pressurized. Wait until engine cools down before working on the radiator.

Set the vehicle on the lift.
Disconnect the battery ground cable.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover.
Drain the engine coolant completely. See DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , Replacement, Engine Coolant.
Remove the radiator under cover. (AT vehicles only)

Fig 2: Removing Radiator Under Cover (AT Vehicles Only)
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Disconnect the connectors of radiator main fan (A) and sub fan motor (B).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Connectors Of Radiator Main Fan
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Fig 4: Disconnecting Connectors Of Radiator Sub Fan
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Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses from the radiator. (AT vehicles only)

Fig 5: Disconnecting ATF Cooler Hoses From Radiator (AT Vehicles Only)
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Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the thermostat cover.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Radiator Outlet Hose From Thermostat Cover
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the air intake duct.

Fig 7: Removing Air Intake Duct
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Disconnect the over flow hose.
Remove the reservoir tank.

Fig 8: Removing Reservoir Tank
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Remove the V-belt covers.

Fig 9: Removing V-Belt Covers
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Disconnect the radiator inlet hose (A) and coolant filler tank hose (B) from the radiator.

Fig 10: Disconnecting Inlet Hose From Radiator
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Fig 11: Disconnecting Coolant Filler Tank Hose From Radiator
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Remove the radiator upper brackets.

Fig 12: Removing Radiator Upper Brackets
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While slightly lifting radiator, slide it to left.
Lift the radiator up and away from the vehicle.