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

The radiator is pressurized when the engine and radiator are hot. Wait until engine and radiator cool down before working on the radiator.

1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. NOTE

2. Remove the air intake duct. Air Intake Duct > REMOVAL

3. Remove the front bumper. Front Bumper > REMOVAL

4. Remove the active grille shutter. Active Grille Shutter > REMOVAL

5. Remove the grille bracket.

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6. Drain engine coolant. Engine Coolant > REPLACEMENT

7. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Front Exhaust Pipe > REMOVAL

8. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover.

9. Lower the vehicle.

10. Remove the reservoir tank. Reservoir Tank > REMOVAL

11. Disconnect the connector (A) from the radiator main fan motor and the connector (B) from the radiator sub fan motor.

12. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the water pipe assembly.

13. Remove the radiator upper brackets.

14. Using the ST, remove the bolts securing the condenser lower bracket to the radiator.

15. Remove the bolts securing the condenser lower bracket to the condenser, and remove the condenser lower bracket.

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16. Remove the bolts securing the condenser upper bracket to the radiator.

17. Secure the condenser to the vehicle using ropes or other means.

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18. Lift the radiator up and away from vehicle.

19. Remove the radiator lower cushion from the vehicle body.