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Removing Radiator

WARNING: Hot fluid
  • Danger of scalding

→ Let the fluid cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

  1. Place a container under the radiator to collect emerging coolant.
  2. Unscrew fastening screw -3-  .
    Fig 1: Identifying Condenser Threaded Connections
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  3. Pull air-conditioning condenser -1-  out of the side retaining lugs and suspend it on the body with a tie-wrap -2-  .
    Fig 2: Identifying Air-Conditioning Condenser With Tie-Wrap
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  4. Loosen joining socket at the radiator.
    1. 4.1. Unscrew fastening screws -4-  .

      Place collection container underneath. 

    2. 4.2. Loosen connecting hose for the middle radiator -3-  from the guide on the radiator.
    3. 4.3. Disconnect vent line -2 -  and loosen it from the guide on the radiator.
      Fig 3: Connecting Hose To Middle Radiator
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  5. Disconnect supply hose -1-  at the coolant pipe.
    1. 5.1. Remove spring clamps and pull off supply hose -1-  .
    2. 5.2. Refit spring clamps.
    3. 5.3. Close off opposite piece with a clean cloth.
    4. 5.4. Check O-ring on plug connection for damage and replace it if necessary.
      Fig 4: Identifying Supply Hose Connections
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  6. Pull off cable plug -1-  .
    Fig 5: Identifying Electric Fan Cable Plug
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  7. Unscrew fastening screws -1-  on the bottom of the radiator.
    Fig 6: Identifying Lower Radiator Support Bolts
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  8. Unscrew fastening screw -1-  at the top of the radiator, press fixing clip -2-  together and disengage radiator.
    Fig 7: Identifying Upper Radiator Support With Fixing Clip
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  9. Place radiator on a clean surface.