REMOVAL
| WARNING | The radiator is pressurized. Wait until engine cools down before working on the radiator. |
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Scheme 163
- Drain the coolant about 3.0 (3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt). See «DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT»(/subaru/impreza-wrx/gdgg-2002-2005/remont/cooling-fan/#engine-cooling-system) , Replacement, Engine Coolant.
- Remove the air cleaner upper cover and air intake boot. See «REMOVAL»(/subaru/impreza-wrx/gdgg-2002-2005/remont/mechanical/#air-intake-system-h4dotc) , Air Cleaner.
- Remove the air cleaner element.
- Disconnect the engine coolant hoses from the coolant filler tank.
- Remove the bolts and nut which install coolant filler tank.
- Disconnect the engine coolant hose which connects the under side of coolant filler tank.
- Remove the coolant filler tank.
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- Install in the reverse order of removal. Tightening torque: T1: 19 N.m (1.9 kgf.m, 13.7 ft.lb) T2: 21 N.m (2.1 kgf.m, 15.2 ft.lb)
- Fill engine coolant, see «FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT»(/subaru/impreza-wrx/gdgg-2002-2005/remont/cooling-fan/#engine-cooling-system) , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.
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See also:
• REMOVAL
• REMOVAL
• REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
• INSPECTION
• REMOVAL
• REMOVAL