Removing Middle Radiator

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.

Component overview: 

Fig 1: Identifying Middle Radiator Components

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1. Air guide for middle radiator
2. 3 clip connections at the top
3. Clip connection at the side
4. Middle radiator
5. Retaining frame
6. Fastening screw M6 x 16

→ Let the fluid cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

1. Relieve pressure in the cooling system. To do this, carefully open the cap on the coolant reservoir.
2. Clamp the coolant hose at the left and right on the radiator using hose clamps.
3. Remove spring clamp on coolant hose for the left radiator -1-  .
   Fig 2: Identifying Middle Radiator Fastening Point

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   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.

4. Pull off left coolant hose.
   1. 4.1. Collect emerging coolant.

   Information 

   The help of a second person is required in order to remove and install the middle radiator.

5. Remove radiator.
   1. 5.1. Unscrew two hexagon-head bolts (M8 x 25, a/f 13) -3-  and two M8 nuts (a/f 13) -2-  on the radiator bracket.
   2. 5.2. Remove spring clamp on radiator hose for the right radiator.
   3. 5.3. Pull off right coolant hose.
      1. 5.3.1. Collect emerging coolant.
   4. 5.4. Unscrew two hexagon-head bolts (M6 x 16, a/f 10) -4-  on the retaining frame.
   5. 5.5. Remove radiator together with the bracket.