Radiator And Coolant Fan Overview

Fig 1: Radiator And Coolant Fan Assembly Overview

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1. Coolant Fan -V7-
   • Removing and installing, refer to COOLANT FAN AND COOLANT FAN 2 
2. Nut
   • 10 Nm
3. Fan Rib
   • Removing and installing, refer to FAN SHROUD 
4. Upper Coolant Hose
   • Connect to the radiator Fig 2
5. O-ring
   • Replace
6. Radiator
   • Removing and installing, refer to RADIATOR 
   • After replacing, replace entire amount of coolant
7. O-ring
   • Replace
8. Lower Coolant Hose
   • Connect to the radiator, refer to Fig 2
9. Bolt
   • 5 Nm
10. Nut
    • 10 Nm
11. Bolt
    • 5 Nm
12. Coolant Fan 2 -V177-
    • Removing and installing, refer to COOLANT FAN AND COOLANT FAN 2 

Fig 2: Connecting Coolant Hose To Coupling

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-- Remove the old O-ring -2- in the coolant hose -3-.

-- Coat the new O-ring with coolant additive and insert it in the coolant hose.

-- Press the coolant hose onto the radiator -1- until it engages audibly.

-- Press the coolant hose on again and pull to make sure the connection is engaged correctly.