Installing Radiator

Do not open the air-conditioning system if at all possible when removing the radiator module  . Do not bend the lines

Do not bend the lines when installing the radiator module. 

1. Carefully slide in the radiator from above.

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   Sliding in radiator

2. Press the securing frame and radiator together.
3. Slide on the metal clips -Arrows-  used to secure the securing frame to the radiator.

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   Securing points on radiator frame

4. Secure the power-steering cooler. To do this, push the power-steering cooler from left to right into the holder (-A-  ) and then clip the lines into the holder (-B-  ).

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   Lines in holder on power-steering cooler

5. Slide the holders into the rubber sleeve for the radiator at the left and right sides -Arrows -  .

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   Supports for radiator at the sides

6. Install both holders -Arrows-  at the left and right of the radiator. To do this, push the clips into the holders from above and clip them in.

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   Fastening screws for radiator

7. Tighten fastening screws -6-  securing lock carrier to the holder.

   > Tightening torque 5 (3.5 ftlb.) Nm

8. Tighten fastening screws -7 and 8 -  securing bumper to the holder.

   > Tightening torque 25 (19 ftlb.) Nm

9. Position the holder and tighten the fastening screw -5-  used to secure the holder for the power-steering cooler lines.

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   Fastening screw for power-steering cooler holder

10. Tighten the fastening screw -3-  securing the line holder to the ATF cooler (right in direction of travel) and the fastening screw -4-  securing the line holder to the condenser (left in direction of travel).

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    Fastening screws on radiator

11. Slide breather hose -2-  onto the right side of the radiator and fit the spring band clamp.

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    Breather hose on radiator

12. Push on the coolant hose -1-  and then slide on the safety clip for the adapter. The safety clip must lock with an audible click.

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Coolant hose on radiator