Removing and installing radiator (S55 engine)

Only perform this repair work after engine has cooled down.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Follow notes for CARRYING OUT REPAIR WORK ON THE COOLING SYSTEM .
• Remove FAN COWL .
• Remove FRONT PANEL, CENTER .
• Drain COOLANT .

Removal: 

Unlock coolant hoses (1) from right radiator (2) and pull off.

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Unlock coolant hoses (1) from left radiator (2) and pull off.

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Release screws (1).

Remove cover (2) from the radiator.

Carefully feed out radiator upwards and remove.

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Installation: 

Carefully feed in radiator downwards and install.

Remove cover (2) from radiator.

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 17 10 2AZ .

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Connect coolant hoses (1) to left radiator (2) and lock.

Coolant hoses (1) must audibly engage.

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Connect coolant hoses (1) to right radiator (2) and lock.

Coolant hoses (1) must audibly engage.

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install FAN COWL .
• Install FRONT PANEL, CENTER .
• Bleed and fill COOLING SYSTEM (HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING CIRCUIT)  with vacuum filling unit.