Section 83 (Cooling System (H4SO)): Radiator: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Subaru Outback and 2007 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the radiator cap, fill the radiator with engine coolant, and then install the tester to the installation position of cap.

Fig 1: Attaching Tester To Radiator In Place Of Cap
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Apply a pressure of 157 kPa (1.6 kg/cm² , 23 psi) to the radiator and check the following points:

Leakage from the radiator or its vicinity
Leakage from the hose or its connections
CAUTION:
- Engine should be turned off.
- Wipe engine coolant from check points in advance.
- Be careful of engine coolant from spurting out when removing the tester.
- Be careful not to deform the filler neck of radiator when installing and removing the tester.