Remove the external radiator on the right
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WARNING:
Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!
Risk of burning!
- Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.
WARNING:
Hot fluids.
Risk of scalding!
Risk of scalding!
- Conduct all work in the vehicle wearing appropriate personal protective equipment only.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT RIGHT WHEEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT RIGHT LOWER WHEEL ARCH COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER FRONT SECTION .
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
If installed: Removing the right cross-member
- Loosen screws (1).
- Remove the right cross-member (2).
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
- Disengage the retaining clips (1) with a suitable screwdriver.
- Slide the coolant line (2) towards the rear.
- Drain coolant.
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
- Loosen screw (1).
- Loosen screw (2).
- Remove the radiator (4) with the holder (3) from the rubber mounts diagonally upwards towards the rear.