COOLING(H4DO) > Radiator
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
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 cable from battery. NOTE">
2. Remove the V-belt covers.

3. Remove the grille bracket.
NOTE:
Remove the ten clips.
4. Remove the bolts, and remove the bracket - plate (A).

5. Lift up the vehicle.
6. Remove the under cover. Front Under Cover > REMOVAL">
7. Drain engine coolant. Engine Coolant > REPLACEMENT">
8. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from thermostat cover.

9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Remove the air intake duct. Air Intake Duct > REMOVAL">
11. Remove the reservoir tank. Reservoir Tank > REMOVAL">
12. Disconnect the connector (A) from the main fan motor assembly and the connector (B) from the sub fan motor assembly.


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

14. Remove the radiator upper brackets.

15. Remove the radiator from vehicle.
16. Remove the radiator lower cushion from the radiator lower bracket.

Inspection
InstallationCargo area cover
The Subaru Ascent cargo area cover is designed to shield stored items from direct
sunlight and provide additional privacy. It can also be removed easily when transporting
larger cargo.
Using the cover
To extend the cargo cover in the Subaru Ascent, pull it outward from its housing
and se ...
Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire's resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the t ...
Removal
CONTROL SYSTEMS > Select CableREMOVAL1. Shift the select lever to “N” range.2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">NOTE:For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.3. Lift up the vehicle.4. Remove the center exhaust pipe. Cen ...