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17 11 000 Removing and installing radiator (N62)

WARNING: Danger of scalding!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.

Follow instructions for working on cooling system. Refer to 17 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING ON COOLING SYSTEM .

Remove fan cowl. Refer to 17 11 031 Replacing fan cowl (N62) .

Remove front underbody protection.

Drain coolant. Refer to 17 00 005 Draining and adding coolant (N62) .

Detach heat exchanger for automatic transmission from radiator. Refer to 17 22 010 Removing and installing/replacing heat exchanger for automatic transmission (N62) .

Unlock and detach all coolant hoses on radiator.

Remove radiator (1) towards top.

Fig 1: Removing Radiator
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Installation: 

Ensure correct seating in side guides.

Top up coolant. Refer to 17 00 005 Draining and adding coolant (N62) ..

Vent cooling system and check for leaks. Refer to 17 00 039 Venting cooling system and checking for leaks (N62) .