17 11 000 Removing and installing radiator (N63, S63)

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

IMPORTANT: Wear safety goggles and protective gloves.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Follow INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING on cooling system.
Remove FAN COWL .
Drain COOLANT .
Unlock and detach coolant hoses on radiator
Release radiator AIR DUCT . Do not remove air duct.

Release screws.

Remove cover (1).

Fig 1: Locating Radiator Cover

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Remove radiator (1) towards top.

Fig 2: Removing Radiator

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