Engine Cooling System - Cooling (H4SO): Overhaul Subaru Forester SH

ASSEMBLY

Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

Tightening torque

5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)

Scheme 35

Tightening torque

3.4 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.5 ft-lb)

Scheme 36

1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
2. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
3. Lift up the vehicle.
4. Remove the under cover.
5. Remove the connector (B) of sub fan motor.
6. Remove the heat shield cover. (AT model)
7. Remove the ATF hose from the clip of the radiator sub fan motor assembly. (AT model)
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Remove the air intake duct (rear). Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-325315-S30653479982009071800000) , Air Intake Duct .
10. Drain approximately 2.0 G of coolant. Refer to «DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT»(ref-325303-S10921324292009071800000) , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant .
11. Disconnect the radiator inlet hoses from the engine.
12. Remove the bolts which hold the radiator sub fan shroud to the radiator.
13. Remove the radiator sub fan motor assembly from underneath the vehicle.

Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

Tightening torque

5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)

Tightening torque

3.4 N.m (0.35 kgf-m, 2.5 ft-lb)

Scheme 37