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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2005OUTBACK I, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALCOOLING SYSTEM (MECHANICAL)COOLING SYSTEM (H4SO)RADIATORINSTALLATION

2005 Subaru Outback i, Standard

Cooling System (H4SO): Radiator: Installation

2005 Subaru Outback i, StandardSECTION Installation

Attach the radiator lower cushions to holes on the radiator lower bracket.

Fig 1: Attaching Radiator Lower Cushions To Holes On Radiator Lower Bracket
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Install the radiator to vehicle.
NOTE: Make pins on the lower side of radiator be fitted into the radiator lower cushions on body side.
Install the radiator upper brackets and tighten the bolts.
Tightening torque: 12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Installing Radiator Upper Brackets And Tighten Bolts
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Connect the radiator inlet hose.

Fig 3: Connecting Radiator Inlet Hose
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Install the air intake duct. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. >
Install the hood stay holder.

Fig 4: Installing Hood Stay Holder
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Install the reservoir tank. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Reservoir Tank. >
Connect the over flow hose.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Connect the ATF cooler hoses. (AT model)

Fig 5: Connecting ATF Cooler Hoses
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Connect the radiator outlet hose.

Fig 6: Connecting Radiator Outlet Hose
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Connect the connector (A) to radiator main fan motor and connector (B) to sub fan motor.

Fig 7: Connecting Connector To Radiator Main Fan Motor And Connector To Sub Fan Motor (1 Of 2)
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• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.