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Engine Cooling System (3.0L): Overhaul Subaru Outback BH

Cooling System (Mechanical) 11 illustrations ~277 words

ASSEMBLY

Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

  1. Tightening torque: 4.4 Nm (0.45 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb)

Identifying Fan Motor & Fan Shroud. Scheme 160

Scheme 160: Identifying Fan Motor & Fan Shroud
  1. Tightening torque: 7.5 Nm (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Identifying Fan & Fan Shroud. Scheme 161

Scheme 161: Identifying Fan & Fan Shroud

Scheme 162

Scheme 162: INSPECTION
  1. Connect battery positive (+) terminal to terminal No. 2, and negative (-) terminal to terminal No. 1 of main fan motor connector.
  2. Make sure the main fan motor operates properly. Replace it if it doesn't. (Scheme 162): Connecting Battery Positive Terminal To No. 2 & Negative Terminal To No. 1 Of Fan Motor Connector

Scheme 163

Scheme 163: REMOVAL

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Scheme 167
  1. Disconnect battery ground cable. (Scheme 163): Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
  2. Lift-up the vehicle.
  3. Remove under cover. (Scheme 164): Removing Under Cover
  4. Disconnect connector of sub fan motor. (Scheme 165): Disconnecting Sub Fan Motor Connector
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Remove air intake duct. (Scheme 166): Removing Air Intake Duct
  7. Remove bolts which hold sub fan shroud to radiator.
  8. Remove radiator sub fan shroud through the under side of vehicle. (Scheme 167): Removing Shroud To Radiator Bolts

Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

  1. Tightening torque: 4.4 Nm (0.45 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb)

Identifying Fan Motor & Shroud. Scheme 168

Scheme 168: Identifying Fan Motor & Shroud
  1. Tightening torque: 7.5 Nm (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Identifying Fan & Shroud. Scheme 169

Scheme 169: Identifying Fan & Shroud

Scheme 170

Scheme 170: INSPECTION
  1. Connect battery positive (+) terminal to terminal No. 2, and negative (-) terminal to terminal No. 1 of sub fan motor connector.
  2. Make sure the sub-fan motor operates properly. Replace it if it doesn't. (Scheme 170): Connecting Battery To Positive Terminal To No. 2 & Negative Terminal To No. 1 Of Sub Fan Motor Connector