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Turbo Model

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  1. Install the radiator under cover to radiator.
    Fig 1: Installing Radiator Under Cover To Radiator
    G03805760Courtesy 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
    G03805761Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  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
    G03805762Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Connect the power steering hose to radiator.
    Fig 4: Connecting Power Steering Hose To Radiator
    G03805763Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Connect the radiator inlet hose (A) and water tank hose (B).
    Fig 5: Connecting Radiator Inlet Hose (A) And Water Tank Hose
    G03805764Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the reservoir tank.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 6: Installing Reservoir Tank
    G03805765Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Connect the overflow hose.
  9. Install the V-belt cover.
    Fig 7: Installing V-Belt Cover
    G03805766Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  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
    G03805767Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Connect the radiator outlet hose.
    Fig 9: Connecting Radiator Outlet Hose
    G03805768Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Connect the connectors to radiator main fan motor (A) and sub fan motor (B).
    Fig 10: Connecting Connectors To Radiator Main Fan Motor
    G03805769Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Install the undercover.
  16. Lower the vehicle.
  17. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
    Fig 11: Connecting Battery Ground Cable To Battery
    G03805770Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Fill engine coolant. < Ref. to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT, REPLACEMENT , Engine Coolant. >
  19. Check the ATF level. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >
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