COOLING(H4DO) > Water Pump
REMOVAL
1. WATER PUMP PULLEY
1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">
2. Remove the V-belt covers.

3. Remove the V-belts. V-belt > REMOVAL">
4. Remove the radiator main fan & fan motor assembly. Radiator Main Fan and Fan Motor > REMOVAL">
5. Lift up the vehicle.
6. Remove the under cover. Front Under Cover > REMOVAL">
7. Remove the water pump pulley using the ST.
| ST1 18355AA000 | PULLEY WRENCH |
| ST2 18334AA030 | PULLEY WRENCH PIN SET |

2. WATER PUMP
1. Drain engine coolant. Engine Coolant > REPLACEMENT">
2. Remove the water pump pulley. Water Pump > REMOVAL">
3. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Front Exhaust Pipe > REMOVAL">
4. Remove the water pump from the oil pan upper.

Inspection
InstallationInterior light off delay timer setting
1. Perform the preparation steps according
to "Preparation for car settings"
2. Operate the " " or "
" switch to
select the "Interior Light" item. Then push
the button.
3. The current setting will be displayed.
Push the button to enter the
selection
mode.
4. Select ...
Inspection
FRONT SUSPENSION > Front Ball JointINSPECTION1. Check that there is no looseness by moving the upper and lower portions of front tire in an axial direction with the brake pedal depressed.• Looseness exists > Replace the ball joint assembly. Front Ball Joint > REMOVAL">2. Chec ...
Seat ventilation
The Subaru Ascent is equipped with seat ventilation for the front seats, providing
enhanced comfort during warm weather conditions.
The seat ventilation system operates when the ignition switch is in the "ON"
position.
CAUTION
Avoid placing heavy or sharp objects on the ventilate ...