Radiator, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the impact member. Refer to IMPACT MEMBER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bracket with right spring element. Refer to OVERVIEW - LOCK CARRIER .

-- Disconnect the connectors and free them up:

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1. For the Transmission Fluid Cooling Pump -V478-
2. For Transmission Fluid Cooling Valve -N509-

-- Place the :VAS6208  underneath.

-- Loosen the hose clamps -arrows- and remove the coolant hoses.

-- Release the left and right retainers, remove the right air guide -1- and leave the left air guide -2- as is.

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-- Disconnect the connector -2- for the High Pressure Sensor -G65-.

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-- Carefully release the left and right catches in direction of -arrows-.

-- Disengage the condenser -1- on the radiator and tie it up to the side.

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

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-- Remove the bolt -1-.

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-- Loosen the hose clamp -3-, lift the clamp -2- and remove the coolant hoses from the radiator.

-- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 2- for the radiator fan.

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-- To release the catches -arrow- press the bracket -3- with the connectors to the right.

-- 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 bolts to the left and right -arrows- and remove the radiator bracket with the radiator.

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TIP:

Fig 1: Fan Shroud

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If necessary:

• Remove the auxiliary radiator. Refer to AUXILIARY RADIATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
• If the radiator is supposed to be replaced, push the left and right locking tabs for the fan shroud at the same time in direction of -arrow-, and remove the fan shroud upward from the radiator.