17 11 000 Removing and installing radiator (N12, N16)

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

WARNING: Risk of scalding!
Only perform this repair work after engine has cooled down!

Necessary preliminary work:

For vehicles with air conditioning only

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

For vehicles with air conditioning only

Release the mounting bolts of the refrigerant lines (1) on the front panel.

Fig 1: Identifying Refrigerant Lines

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For vehicles with air conditioning only

Loosen the screws and carefully tilt the capacitor (1) towards the front.

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

Fig 2: Tilting Capacitor

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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: Removing Radiator

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

Fig 4: Releasing Spring Straps From Lower Coolant Hose Using Special Tool (17 2 051)

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Loosen the 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.

For vehicles with air conditioning only

When removing the cooler, make sure that the capacitor is not damaged!

Fig 5: Releasing Spring Straps Of Coolant Hoses Using Special Tool (17 2 052)

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