Removing Radiator

→ Let the fluid cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

Installation Overview For Radiator: 

Fig 1: Overview Of Radiator Module

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1. Radiator
2. Hexagon-head bolt M8 x 25 → Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.) 
3. Hexagon-head bolt M8 x 50, with washer → Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.) 
4. Speed nut, M8
5. Fixing clip

1. Place a container under the radiator to collect emerging coolant.
2. Disconnect air-conditioning condenser.

   → 875019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CONDENSER .

   1. 2.1. Unscrew one tapping screw -3-  .
      Fig 2: Identifying Condenser Threaded Connections

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   2. 2.2. Pull the condenser -1-  out of the side retaining lugs -4-  and suspend on the body with a tie-wrap -2-  .
      Fig 3: Identifying Air-Conditioning Condenser With Tie-Wrap

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3. Only For Vehicles With Middle Radiator: 
   Fig 4: Locating Connecting Hose To Middle Radiator

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   1. 3.1. Disconnect connecting hose -1-  going to the middle radiator. Remove spring clamp -2-  and pull off hose.
   2. 3.2. Collect emerging coolant.
   3. 3.3. Refit spring clamp.
   4. 3.4. Close off hose and connection piece.
   5. 3.5. Check O-ring for damage and replace if necessary.
4. Disconnect supply and return hoses on the coolant pipes.
   1. 4.1. On vehicles without the middle radiator, drain coolant at the lower hose -3-  .
   2. 4.2. Remove spring clamps and pull off hoses.
   3. 4.3. Refit spring clamps.
   4. 4.4. Close off lower hose and connection piece.
   5. 4.5. Check O-rings on plug connections for damage and replace them if necessary.
      Fig 5: Identifying Supply And Return Hose Connections

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5. Disconnect vent line -2-  by pressing the locking lug and pulling off the line.
6. Pull off cable plug -1-  .
   Fig 6: Identifying Electric Fan Cable Plug

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7. Remove Radiator: 
   1. 7.1. Unscrew two hexagon-head bolts (M8 x 25, a/f 13) -1-  at the bottom of the radiator.
      Fig 7: Identifying Lower Radiator Support And Bolts

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   2. 7.2. Unscrew one hexagon-head bolt (M8 x 50) -1-  at the top of the radiator. Press fixing clip -2-  together and disengage the radiator.
      Fig 8: Identifying Upper Radiator Support With Fixing Clip

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   3. 7.3. Fixing clip -2-  shown on removed radiator.
      Fig 9: Identifying Radiator Fixing Clip

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