17 11 000 Removing and installing radiator (N62)
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WARNING:
Danger of scalding! Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Follow instructions for working on cooling system. Refer to 17 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING ON COOLING SYSTEM .
- Remove fan cowl with electric fan. Refer to 17 11 035 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN (N62, N62TU) .
- Remove front splash guard.
- Drain coolant. Refer to 17 00 005 DRAINING AND ADDING COOLANT (N62) .
- Detach heat exchanger for automatic transmission from radiator.
- Unlock and detach all coolant hoses on radiator. Refer to 17 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING ON COOLING SYSTEM .
Remove radiator (1) upwards in direction of arrow.
Installation:
Ensure correct seating in side guides.
Top up coolant. 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, N62TU) .