Installing the left front external radiator

• Check the rubber mount (1) for correct fit on the holder (2).

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  NOTE: Description is for right component only.
  The procedure on the left side is identical.
• Check the rubber mount (1) for correct fit.

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• Version A: 
• Insert the external radiator (4) in arrow direction into the lower rubber mounts and install it.
• Tighten down screw (3).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Air duct for the external radiator on the holder
  Screw	tightening torque	2.5 Nm

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• Tighten down screws (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Cross-member on crash reinforcement
  Screw	tightening torque	19 Nm

• Connect and lock the coolant lines (1).

  Coolant lines (1) must engage audibly.

• Remove the standard disconnection tool (arrows).
• Version B: 
• Insert the external radiator (4) in arrow direction into the lower rubber mounts and install it.
• Tighten down screw (3).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Air duct for the external radiator on the holder
  Screw	tightening torque	2.5 Nm

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• Tighten down screw (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  External radiator to holder
  M6	Tightening torque	11.8 Nm

• Connect and lock the coolant lines (1).

  Coolant lines (1) must engage audibly.

• Remove the standard disconnection tool (arrows).

Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING BOTTOM FRONT COVER FROM THE SIDE .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL .
• Refer to FILLING AND VENTING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .