Removing and installing the radiator (B36, B37, B38, B46, B47, B48) (Cooper)

WARNING: Risk of scalding!
Only carry out repair on the cooling system after the engine has cooled down!

Preliminary work needed:

Remove A/C CONDENSER
Drain COOLANT .
Remove FAN COWL .
If fitted:

Remove the left and right BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT - Removal: - Unlock and detach coolant line (1) on the right at the radiator - Unlock and detach coolant line (2) on the left at the radiator - Unlock and detach coolant ventilation line (3) on the left at the radiator

Release screws (1) on charge air cooler.

Feed out radiator (1) toward top and remove.

Installation: - Feed in radiator (1) to the charge air cooler.

Tighten down screws (1) - Tightening torque 17 10 2AZ .

Connect coolant lines (1), (2) and (3) at the radiator - All coolant lines must audibly engage.

Required follow-up work:

Install AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER .
Install FAN COWL .
Top up COOLANT .
If fitted:

Install the left and right BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .