Engine Cooling System (3.0L): Removal & Installation Subaru Outback BH

INSTALLATION

1. Install the thermostat to oil pan upper, and install the thermostat cover together with a gasket. CAUTION: When reinstalling the thermostat, use a new gasket. The thermostat must be installed with the jiggle pin (A) facing to front side. At this time, set the jiggle pin of thermostat for front side. Tightening torque: 6.4 Nm (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
2. Connect radiator outlet hose to thermostat cover.
3. Fill coolant. See «FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT»(ref-178724-S12492379372005062100000) , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

1. Tightening torque: 4.9 Nm (0.50 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb)

Identifying Fan Shroud To Radiator Bolts. Scheme 148

1. Tightening torque: 4.9 Nm (0.50 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb)

Identifying Fan Shroud To Radiator Bolts. Scheme 149

1. Tightening torque: 4.9 Nm (0.50 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb)

Identifying Reservoir Tank Bolts. Scheme 150

Scheme 151

Scheme 152

Scheme 153

1. Remove clip which holds motor connector onto shroud. (Scheme 151): Removing Clip Holding Motor Connector Onto Shroud
2. Remove nut which holds fan itself onto fan motor and shroud assembly. (Scheme 152): Removing Fan To Fan Motor & Shroud Assembly Nut
3. Remove screws which install fan motor onto shroud. (Scheme 153): Removing Fan Motor To Shroud Screws

Install in the reverse order of removal.

1. Tightening torque: 4.9 Nm (0.50 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb)

Identifying Fan Shroud Fasteners. Scheme 154

Scheme 155

Scheme 156

Scheme 157

1. Remove clip which holds motor harness onto shroud. (Scheme 155): Removing Motor Harness Clip
2. Remove nut which holds fan itself onto fan motor and shroud assembly. (Scheme 156): Removing Fan To Shroud Nut
3. Remove screws which install fan motor onto shroud. (Scheme 157): Removing Fan Motor To Shroud Screws

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect over flow hose from radiator filler neck position.
2. Remove bolts which install reservoir tank onto radiator main fan shroud.
3. Remove reservoir tank.

Removing Reservoir Tank. Scheme 158

Install in the reverse order of removal.

1. Tightening torque: 4.9Nm (0.50kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb)

Installing Reservoir Tank. Scheme 159