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Remove/install radiator - AR20.20-P-3865R (SL500, SL55 AMG, SL600)

ENGINE 113.963 in MODEL 230.475 

ENGINE 113.992 in MODEL 230.474 

ENGINE 112.973 in MODEL 230.467 

ENGINE 275.951 in MODEL 230.476 

ENGINE 113.995 in MODEL 230.472 

ENGINE 275.954 in MODEL 230.477 

Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Components
G05068132Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
MODIFICATION NOTES

22.11.02 Dismount bracket at radiator - added Step 14  
22.11.02 Remove right air intake pipe - added Step 6  
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off the lifting platform. Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
DANGER Risk of injury  to skin and eyes caused by scalding from contact with hot coolant spray. Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing coolant. Do not open cooling system unless coolant temperature is below 90°C. Open cap slowly and release the pressure. Do not pour coolant into beverage containers.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses.
AS20.00-Z-0001-01A 
1 Remove front part of engine compartment paneling   AR61.20-P-1105R
2 Remove paneling on left below bumper    
3 Remove bolt (1)    
4 Open drain plug (10) at radiator (9) and drain coolant    
    Model 230.472/ 474/ 475 AR20.00-P-1142RVK 
    Model 230.476/ 477 AR20.00-P-1142H 
NOTES Notes on coolant   AH20.00-P-1142-01V 
5 Remove fan shroud (2). Model 230.467 /472 /474 /475 AR20.40-P-6800AB 
    Model 230.476 /477 AR20.40-P-6800AC 
6.1 Remove right air intake pipe to air filter Model 230.467 /472 /474 /475  
7 Dismount coolant line (3) at radiator (9)    
8 Dismount automatic oil lines (4, 5) at radiator (9) IMPORTANT Close automatic oil lines.  
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 2
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA20.20-P-1001-01A 
9 Remove coolant line (6) at radiator (9)    
10 Pull off hood seal    
11 Remove plastic cover (7)    
12 Dismount radiator crossmember (8)    
13 Dismount coolant line to expansion reservoir at radiator (9)    
14 Dismount bracket of refrigerant line at radiator    
15 Dismount capacitor from radiator (9)    
16 Take out radiator (9) IMPORTANTInstallation:  The studs of the radiator must be seated at the bottom in rubber mounts of crossmember.  
17 Install in the reverse order    
18 Pour in coolant    
    Model 230.472/ 474/ 475 AR20.00-P-1142RVK 
    Model 230.476/ 477 AR20.00-P-1142H 
19 Check oil level in automatic transmission, correct if necessary Transmission 722.6 AR27.00-P-0100AC
    Transmission 722.9 AR27.00-P-0100W
20 Inspecting cooling system for leaks Model 230.467 AR20.00-P-1010HA 
    Model 230.472/ 474/ 475 AR20.00-P-1010RVK 
    Model 230.476 /477 AR20.00-P-1010HN 
RADIATOR, COOLANT HOSES

Number Designation Engine 112 except 112.942/970, engine 113.940/941/ 943/944/945/ 946/948/960/ 961/962/963/ 966/967/968/ 969/980/982/ 984/986/992/ 993/995 Engine 275
BA20.20-P-1001-01A Union nut, automatic transmission oil line to radiator Nm 20 25
Fig 2: Identifying Set Of Stop Plugs (129 589 00 91 00)
G05068133Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA