Clean the radiator ribs (Cooper)

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WARNING: Risk of scalding!

Only perform this repair work after engine has cooled down - Preliminary work needed:

Remove front BUMPER COVER .
Remove INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .

Removal: - Unscrew the screws (1) - Remove strut (2).

Unscrew the screws (1).

Remove top connection.

Check radiator for contamination.

To clean the radiator use a standard narrow vacuum-cleaner attachment (1) with a length of approx. 600 mm.

Unlock lock (1) and carefully release air conditioning condenser (2) from radiator and pull slightly forwards.

IMPORTANT: Do not damage air conditioning condenser!

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to the radiator.

Ensure that the coolant blades are not damaged -Vacuum dirt off the radiator using a vacuum cleaner with a narrow attachment (1) - If necessary, also clean the dirty air conditioning condenser

Installation: - Reattach air conditioning condenser (2) to radiator Lock (1).

Install top connection - Tighten down screws (1).

Position strut (2) - Tighten down screws (1).

Required reworking:

Install front BUMPER COVER
Install INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .