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Turbo Model

  1. Install the radiator under cover to radiator.
    Fig 1: Installing Radiator Under Cover To Radiator
    G00995598Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Attach the radiator lower cushions to holes on the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Attaching Radiator Lower Cushions To Holes On Vehicle
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  3. Install the radiator to vehicle.
    NOTE: Fit pins on the lower side of radiator into cushions on body side.
  4. Install the radiator upper brackets, and then tighten the bolts.

    Tightening torque:  18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)

    Fig 3: Installing Radiator Upper Brackets & Tightening Bolts
    G00995600Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Connect the power steering hose to radiator.
    Fig 4: Connecting Power Steering Hose To Radiator
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  6. Connect the radiator inlet hose (A) and water tank hose (B).
    Fig 5: Connecting Radiator Inlet Hose & Water Tank Hose
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  7. Install the reservoir tank.

    Tightening torque:  4.9 N.m (0.50 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb)

    Fig 6: Installing Reservoir Tank
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  8. Connect the overflow hose.
  9. Install the V-belt cover.
    Fig 7: Installing V-Belt Cover
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  10. Lift-up the vehicle.
  11. Connect the ATF cooler hoses. (AT model).
  12. Connect the oil cooler hose. (MT model)
    Fig 8: Connecting Oil Cooler Hose (MT Model)
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  13. Connect the radiator outlet hose.
    Fig 9: Connecting Radiator Outlet Hose
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  14. Connect the connectors to radiator main fan motor (A) and sub fan motor (B).
    Fig 10: Connecting Connectors To Radiator Main & Sub Fan Motor
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  15. Install the under cover.
  16. Lower the vehicle.
  17. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
    Fig 11: Connecting Battery Ground Cable To Battery
    G00995608Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Fill engine coolant. Refer to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.
  19. Check the ATF level. Refer to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid.