Engine Cooling - Vehicles With: PHEV (G2856524): Description: Radiator
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hose connection - Radiator upper hose |
| 2 | Hose connection - Coolant expansion tank |
| 3 | Hose connection - Charge air radiator |
| 4 | Hose connection - Radiator lower hose |
| 5 | Hose connection - ATF cooler |
The radiator is a vertical flow type with an aluminum core and plastic end tanks in the upper and lower position of the radiator. The radiator uses brazed aluminum tube technology to reduce weight. On vehicles equipped with automatic transmission a low temperature zone is located at the bottom side of the radiator. This provides cooled engine coolant for the ATF cooler.
The radiator is located in the vehicle by locating spigots and supports integrated into the end tanks. The supports are installed in rubber isolator bushes in the lower support bracket. The upper mounting of the end tanks is through a cross-strut attached to the vehicle body.
A drain plug is integrated into the bottom right end tank. Engine coolant outlet and inlet connections are incorporated into the upper and lower end tanks respectively.