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 . See 17 11 035 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN (N63) .
Drain coolant . See 17 00 008 DRAINING AND ADDING COOLANT IN RADIATOR (N62TU, N63) .
Unlock and detach coolant hoses on radiator
Release radiator AIR DUCT . Do not remove air duct.

Release screws.

Remove cover (1).

Fig 1: Locating Screws Of Radiator

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Remove radiator (1) towards top.

Fig 2: Removing Radiator

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