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Removing Left Radiator

WARNING: Caustic fluids
  • Danger of chemical burns

→ Avoid contact with caustic fluid.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Ensure that there is good ventilation.

→ If you do come into contact, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water and contact a doctor if necessary.

WARNING: Hot fluid
  • Danger of scalding

→ Let the fluid cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

Information 

Despite the fact that the coolant has been drained, residual amounts of coolant can still emerge at the joints during removal. Have sufficient collecting containers and cloths to hand.

  1. Relieve pressure in the cooling system. To do this, carefully open the cap on the coolant reservoir.
  2. Disconnect coolant hoses at the coolant pipes.
    1. 2.1. Release spring clamps -arrows-  at the Henn couplings and pull off coolant hoses -1-  .
    2. 2.2. Do not overstretch spring clamps, thereby impairing the function of the spring clamps. 
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Radiator Coolant Hoses
      G09827864Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Disconnect coolant hoses from the radiator flanges.
    1. 3.1. Release spring clamps -arrows-  at the Henn couplings and pull off coolant hoses.
    2. 3.2. Do not overstretch spring clamps, thereby impairing the function of the spring clamps. 
      Fig 2: Locating Radiator Connections
      G09827865Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Unclip sheetmetal clip and remove it together with the washer.
    Fig 3: Locating Sheetmetal Clip And Washer
    G09827866Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the radiator by pulling it downwards.
  6. Check O-rings on the coolant hoses and replace them if necessary.