Overview - Radiator/Coolant Fan

Fig 1: Radiator And Radiator Fan Overview

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1. Bolt
   • 2.5 Nm
2. Coolant Fan Control Module -J293-
   • Removing and installing. Refer to Coolant Fan Control Module -J293-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
3. Bolt
   • 5 Nm
4. Fan Shroud
   • Removing and installing. Refer to RADIATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
5. Coolant Fan -V7-
   • Removing and installing. Refer to Coolant Fan - V7-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
6. Bolt
   • 3.5 Nm
7. Backing Plate
8. Rubber Bushing
   • For the radiator
9. Coolant Hose
   • Lift the retaining clamp to remove
10. O-Ring
    • Replace
11. Coolant Hose
    • Lift the retaining clamp to remove
12. O-Ring
    • Replace
13. Coolant Hose
    • To the coolant reservoir
14. O-Ring
    • Replace
15. Radiator
    • Removing and installing with the fan shroud. Refer to RADIATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
    • After replacing, replace entire amount of coolant.
16. Retaining Pin
    • Disengage and remove using screwdriver
17. Rubber Buffer
18. Radiator Bracket
19. Bolt
    • 5.5 Nm
20. Coolant Fan 2 -V177-
    • Not with the 400 W fan activation
    • Removing and installing. Refer to Coolant Fan - V7-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
21. Bolt
    • 5 Nm

Fig 2: Connecting Coolant Hose 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 on to the coolant pipe -1- until you hear it engage.

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