Radiator, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the front noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the impact member. Refer to OVERVIEW - LOCK CARRIER .

-- Drain the coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Place the container of the :VAS5014 or the :VAS6208 underneath.

Fig 1: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor on Radiator Outlet -G83- Component Location

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-- Release and disconnect the connector -1- from the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor on Radiator Outlet -G83-.

NOTE:

Ignore -2-.

-- Lift the clamp -3-.

-- Remove the right coolant hose at the bottom of the radiator and drain the rest of the coolant.

-- Release and disconnect the connectors -1 and 2- for the radiator fan.

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of hand injury if the radiator fan turns on by itself.

- Do not reach into the radiator fan when disconnecting the connector.

-- Release the left and right catches with the :T10118 in direction of -arrows- and remove the upper air ducts -1- and side air ducts -2-. (shown with the radiator removed).

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-- Release and disconnect the connector -2- for the High Pressure Sensor -G65-.

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NOTE:

Risk of destroying the radiator. If the catches are damaged, the radiator must be replaced.

Risk of damaging the refrigerant lines and hoses. Do not stretch, bend or kink the refrigerant lines and hoses.

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the refrigerant lines and hoses by removing and pivoting the A/C compressor.

- Do not stretch, bend or kink the refrigerant lines and hoses.

-- Release the left and right catches in direction of -arrows- disengage the condenser -1- from the radiator and tie up to the side with the left air duct,

-- Lift the clamps -1 and 2-, remove and free up the coolant connection from the radiator.

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-- Release the left and right catches in direction of -arrows- and remove the retaining pin -1- for the radiator upward.

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow- on the left and right.

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-- Remove the radiator forward together with the fan shroud.

-- Remove the fan shroud from the radiator. To do this, press the locking tabs in direction of -arrow A- on the left and right side. Lift the fan shroud upward in direction of -arrow B-.

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