Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Installation

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual / Cooling(h6do) / Radiator / Installation

1. Install the radiator lower cushion to the vehicle body.

2. Install the radiator to vehicle.

NOTE:

Make pins on the lower side of radiator be fitted into the radiator lower cushions.

3. Remove the ropes or other means used to secure the condenser to the vehicle.

4. Temporarily tighten the bolts securing the condenser upper bracket to the radiator.

5. Position the condenser lower bracket, and install the bolts securing the condenser lower bracket to the condenser.

Tightening torque:

3.9 N·m (0.4 kgf-m, 2.9 ft-lb)

6. Using the ST, tighten the bolts securing the condenser lower bracket to the radiator.

ST 73099SG000

SPECIAL TOOL CONDENSER

Tightening torque:

Calculation formula

T = L/(100 mm (3.94 in) + L) - 7.5 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

T: Tightening torque

L: Effective length of torque wrench

NOTE:

If the effective length of the torque wrench used is unknown, consult the manufacturer of the torque wrench.

(a) Effective length of the ST

(b) Effective length of the torque wrench

(d) Center of drive angle of the torque wrench

(e) Center of the position where a force is applied by hand

7. Tighten the bolts securing the condenser upper bracket to the radiator.

Tightening torque:

7.5 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

8. Install the radiator upper bracket LH and the radiator upper bracket RH.

Tightening torque:

12 N·m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb)

9. Connect the radiator inlet hose LH and radiator inlet hose RH.

10. Install the reservoir tank. Reservoir Tank > INSTALLATION

11. Lift up the vehicle.

12. Connect the connector (A) and connector (B) to the radiator fan harness.

13. Connect the CVTF radiator inlet hose and CVTF radiator outlet hose to the CVTF pipe.

NOTE:

Use a new CVTF radiator hose.

14. Install the CVTF radiator inlet hose and CVTF radiator outlet hose to the clips of the radiator fan shroud.

15. Connect the radiator outlet hose to thermostat cover.

16. Install the under cover. Front Under Cover > INSTALLATION

17. Lower the vehicle.

18. Attach the grille bracket.

19. Install the front bumper. Front Bumper > INSTALLATION

20. Install the air intake duct. Air Intake Duct > INSTALLATION

21. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. NOTE

22. Fill engine coolant. Engine Coolant > REPLACEMENT

23. Check the CVTF level and replenish it if necessary. CVTF > INSPECTION

24. Install the collector cover.

Inspection

1. Check that the radiator does not have deformation, cracks or damage.2. Check that the hose has no cracks, damage or loose part.3. Remove the radiator cap, fill the radiator with engine coolant, and ...

Radiator fan and fan motor assembly

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Other materials:

Ashtray (if equipped)
CAUTION Observe the following precautions. Not doing so could result in a fire. Always extinguish matches and cigarettes before putting them into the ashtray, and then close the ashtray securely. Do not put flammable material in the ashtray. ...