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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2016LEGACY 2.5IREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSCONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE (CVT) (H4DO)CVTF COOLER (WITH WARMER FUNCTION)REMOVAL
2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i

CVTF Cooler (With Warmer Function): Removal

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Removal
CAUTION: If the CVTF and engine coolant is spilt over exhaust pipe, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emitting smoke or causing a fire.
  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
  2. Drain engine coolant. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Engine Coolant. >
  3. Remove the clip (A), and loosen the clamps (B) and (C).
    Fig 1: Identifying Air Intake Boot Clip And Clamps
    G10262107Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the air intake boot assembly, and move it to the left side wheel apron.
    Fig 2: Identifying Air Cleaner Case (Rear) And Throttle Body
    G10262108Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the harness clip.
    Fig 3: Locating CVTF Cooler Harness Clip
    G10275075Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the engine coolant outlet hose.
    • Without CVTF cooler (air cool)
      Fig 4: Identifying Engine Coolant Outlet Hose - Without CVTF Cooler (Air Cool)
      G10313074Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • With CVTF cooler (air cool)
      Fig 5: Identifying Engine Coolant Outlet Hose - With CVTF Cooler (Air Cool)
      G10313075Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the CVTF inlet hose and outlet hose.
    • Without CVTF cooler (air cool)
      Fig 6: Identifying Engine Coolant Outlet Hose - Without CVTF Cooler (Air Cool)
      G10313076Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • With CVTF cooler (air cool)
      Fig 7: Identifying Engine Coolant Outlet Hose - With CVTF Cooler (Air Cool)
      G10313077Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the engine coolant inlet hose.
    Fig 8: Locating Engine Coolant Inlet Hose
    G10313078Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature).
    Fig 9: Locating CVTF Cooler Bolts (With Warmer Feature)
    G10313079Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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