Replacing coolant radiator

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When the engine is stopped after the completion of trip, it may be necessary to run the electric fan. In rare cases, operation of the electric fan can last up to 11 min. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan will not remedy the problem!

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING CLEAN AIR PIPE .
Refer to REMOVING THE FAN COWL .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING THE RADIATOR OF THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .

Unlock the coolant temperature sensor (2) on the coolant radiator at the detents (1) and remove it.

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Check sealing ring (1) for damage and replace if necessary.

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Replace coolant radiator.
Parts: Radiator
Install the coolant temperature sensor (2) in the coolant radiator at the detents (1) and lock in place.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE RADIATOR OF THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL .
Refer to INSTALLING CLEAN AIR PIPE .
Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER FOR CENTRAL ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .
Refer to FILLING AND VENTING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION FOR THE STEERING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .