17 11 000 Removing and installing radiator (N12)

Special tools required:

WARNING: Danger of scalding!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Switch off ignition
Remove carrier for bumper trim at front . See 51 11 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CARRIER FOR FRONT BUMPER TRIM .
Drain coolant

IMPORTANT: Make sure without fail that coolant hoses are correctly routed, risk of damage by sharp edges or abrasion.

Release retaining screws for refrigerant lines (1) on front panel.

Fig 1: Identifying Refrigerant Lines

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Release screws and remove bracket on left and right.

Carefully tilt condenser (1) towards front.

IMPORTANT: Secure condenser without fail against falling out and against bending of lines.
Bent lines can cause leaks!

Carefully tilt radiator behind towards front until coolant hoses are accessible.

Fig 2: Locating Condenser Screws

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Release spring straps of coolant hoses (1) with special tool 17 2 052 and detach.

Fig 3: Releasing Spring Straps Of Coolant Hoses Using Special Tool (17 2 052)

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Release spring strap of lower coolant hose (1) with special tool 17 2 051.

Carefully feed out radiator (2) towards top and remove.

Do not damage the condenser in the process.

Fig 4: Identifying Lower Coolant Hose And Radiator With Special Tool (17 2 051)

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