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
InstallationList
TELEMATICS SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > System Operation Check ModeLISTSystem operation check modeNoteGREEN LED LightingGREEN LED illuminates/flashes/goes off.GREEN LED FlashingGREEN LED OFFRED LED LightingRED LED illuminates/flashes/goes off.RED LED FlashingRED LED OFFSpeaker ONOutputs to speaker. ...
Power outlets
CAUTION
In the Subaru Ascent, never insert foreign objects into the accessory
power outlet, especially conductive materials such as coins or aluminum foil.
This can result in a short circuit or electrical damage. Always keep the outlet
covered with its cap when not in use.
If the plug ...
Hill start assist system
Ensure that the Hill start assist system
operates properly under the following
circumstances.
1. Stop the vehicle on an uphill grade by
depressing the brake pedal (all models)
and clutch pedal (MT models only), with
the engine running.
2. Make sure that the vehicle does not
move backward ...