17 11 000 Removing and installing radiator (N12)

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Special tools required:

17 2 052 . See COOLING SYSTEM - SPECIAL TOOLS -- CLUBMAN .

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
For vehicles with air conditioning only: Remove the bumper trim support from the front. See 51 11 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CARRIER FOR FRONT BUMPER TRIM .

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 carefully tilt condenser (1) towards front.

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

Fig 2: Tilt Condenser Toward Front

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Unclip radiator (1) at top left and right and tilt towards front.

NOTE: Figure shows vehicle with air conditioning. Secure capacitor without fail against falling out and against bending of lines. Bent lines can cause leaks!

Fig 3: Unclip Radiator (1) At Top Left And Right

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

Fig 4: Identifying Radiator And Coolant Hose

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

Detach coolant hoses (1), carefully feed out radiator (2) towards top and remove.

Do not damage the condenser in the process.

Fig 5: Identifying Coolant Hoses And Radiator

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