Removing the external radiator on the left front
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Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT BOTTOM SIDE COVER .
WARNING:
Hot surfaces
.
Risk of burning!
Risk of burning!
- Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Immobilization period-long fill of coolant!
Do not reuse used coolant.
When replacing and removing components which rely on the corrosion protection effect of the coolant, it is essential to change the coolant. The cooling system must therefore be emptied and refilled.
In the case of other removal work involving the draining of part quantities of coolant, the coolant level must be topped up with new coolant.
Immobilization period-long fill of coolant!
Do not reuse used coolant.
When replacing and removing components which rely on the corrosion protection effect of the coolant, it is essential to change the coolant. The cooling system must therefore be emptied and refilled.
In the case of other removal work involving the draining of part quantities of coolant, the coolant level must be topped up with new coolant.
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.
- Guide out and remove air duct (1).
- Unlock coolant lines (1) and pull off.
- Catch and dispose of escaping coolant.
- Loosen screw (2).
- Loosen screws (3).
- Guide the left external radiator (4) out of the lower rubber mounts in the arrow direction and remove it.
- Catch and dispose of escaping coolant.