Engine Cooling System (H6DO): Removal & Installation Subaru Outback BP

REMOVAL

1. Remove radiator. Refer to «RADIATOR»(ref-208387-S19421645952005120700000) .
2. Drain engine oil. Refer to «REPLACEMENT»(ref-208388-S11978859622005120700000) , Engine Oil.
3. Remove V-belt. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-208385-S05156500592005120700000) , V-belt.
4. Remove front chain cover. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-208385-S35410426672005120700000) , Front Chain Cover.
5. Remove timing chain. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-208385-S39501627792005120700000) , Timing Chain Assembly.
6. Remove water pump.

Note. When water pump cannot be easily removed, install M8 bolt in opposing bolt holes ("A" in figure). Alternately tightening each bolt should be enough to gradually free water pump from rear chain cover.

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1. Install water pump onto rear chain cover. NOTE: Apply engine coolant to O-ring. Tightening torque: 6.4 N.m (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) NOTE: Replace O-rings with a new one. Applying engine coolant to O-ring makes water pump installation easier.
2. Install timing chain assembly. Refer to «INSTALLATION»(ref-208385-S24492764732005120700000) , Timing Chain Assembly.
3. Install front chain cover. Refer to «INSTALLATION»(ref-208385-S13189137952005120700000) , Front Chain Cover.
4. Install V-belt. Refer to «INSTALLATION»(ref-208385-S22736064162005120700000) , V-belt.
5. Install radiator. Refer to «INSTALLATION»(ref-208387-S36582058792005120700000) , Radiator.
6. Fill coolant. Refer to «ENGINE COOLANT»(ref-208387-S24314414042005120700000) .
7. Fill engine oil. Refer to «REPLACEMENT»(ref-208388-S11978859622005120700000) , Engine Oil.

INSTALLATION

1. Install the thermostat to oil pan upper, and install the thermostat cover together with a gasket. NOTE: When reinstalling the thermostat, use a new gasket. Tightening torque: 6.4 N.m (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
2. Connect radiator outlet hose to thermostat cover.
3. Fill coolant. Refer to «ENGINE COOLANT»(ref-208387-S24314414042005120700000) .

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque

1. 4.9 N.m (0.50 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb)

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Tightening torque

1. 4.9 N.m (0.50 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb)

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Tightening torque

1. 4.9 N.m (0.50 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb)

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1. Remove clip which holds motor connector onto shroud.
2. Remove nut which holds fan itself onto fan motor and shroud assembly.
3. Remove screws which install fan motor onto shroud.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque

1. 4.9 N.m (0.50 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb)

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1. Remove clip which holds motor harness onto shroud.
2. Remove nut which holds fan itself onto fan motor and shroud assembly.
3. Remove screws which install fan motor onto shroud.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque

1. 4.9 N.m (0.50 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb)

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