17 11 000 Removing and installing radiator (N63, N74)

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

IMPORTANT: Wear safety goggles and protective gloves.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FAN COWL .
Drain COOLANT .
Draw off A/C SYSTEM .

Unlock and detach coolant hoses on radiator.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 17 10 6AZ .

Detach A/C lines (2) and place to one side.

Fig 1: Identifying A/C Line And Mounting Screws

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Installation note:

Replace sealing rings.

Release screws (1) on left and right from cover (3).

Tightening torque 17 10 1AZ .

Release screws (2) behind sealing lip.

Tightening torque 17 10 1AZ .

Lift out cover (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Cover And Screws

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Remove radiator (1) towards top.

Fig 3: Removing Radiator

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Reassemble the vehicle.

Fill A/C SYSTEM .

Visual inspection of cooling system for tightness.