17 11 000 Removing and installing radiator (S62)

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

Drain coolant. Refer to 17 00 005 DRAINING AND ADDING COOLANT (S62) .

Remove and install coolant expansion tank. Refer to 17 11 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COOLANT EXPANSION TANK (S62) .

Remove fan cowl. Refer to 17 11 031 REPLACING FAN COWL (S62) .

Lift out spring (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Spring, Water Hose And Brackets

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Disconnect water hose (2).

Release left and right screws (3) on radiator.

Remove both brackets (4).

Installation:

Slide back spring (1).

Water hose (2) must snap audibly into place.

Remove connector (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Connector, Spring And Water Hose

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Lift out spring (2).

Disconnect water hose (3).

Installation

Slide back spring (2).

Water hose (3) must snap audibly into place.

Unscrew screw.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Hydraulic Lines From Cooling Loop

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Disconnect hydraulic lines from cooling loop.

NOTE: Catch and dispose of escaping hydraulic fluid.

Installation

Replace sealing rings.

Fig 4: Replacing Sealing Rings

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Check fluid level in power steering fluid tank.

Lift radiator (1) up and out.

Fig 5: Lifting Radiator

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Installation

Note rubber mounts on left and right of radiator.

Fig 6: Identifying Rubber Mounts

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Installation

Install rubber mount with radiator on left and right in bracket.

Fig 7: Installing Rubber Mount

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