Removing Radiator: Notes

→ 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.

→ Before lines are opened, place a cloth underneath them!

→ Components that come into contact with ATF must be cleaned IMMEDIATELY with water!

→ Take appropriate protective measures (e.g. use gloves, safety goggles, oil binding material)

→ Collect emerging ATF!

→ Let hot components cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Do not spill fluids.

→ In the event of contact, wash the component or surface with water.

→ Replace components that are already damaged.

→ If the air humidity is too high and if the refrigerant circuit is open for some time, it will be necessary to replace the desiccator.

Information 

• These instructions describe how to remove and install the engine on vehicles with turbo engines with the maximum number of accessories and components. 
• Some of the steps described here may not be necessary on vehicles with naturally aspirated engines or on 2WD vehicles, for example, since these vehicles do not have certain accessories and components. 
• The slightly different illustrations between the naturally aspirated engine and the turbo engine show essentially the same tasks. 

1. Remove fastening screws -1 and 2-  for air-conditioning lines at the air-conditioning condenser, pull off air-conditioning lines and move them to the rear.

   Information 

   After disconnecting hoses, close off all openings immediately using commercially available rubber stoppers.

   When fitting parts, do not remove stoppers until shortly before installation. Likewise, do not remove the protective foil from the dryer until just before installation. The dryer absorbs moisture from the air and is then useless.

   Information 

   • Before setting down removed cables, lines and components, protect the top of the engine, the intake-air distributor and the design covers from scratches using a suitable cloth. 
     Fig 1: Loosening Fastening Screws For Refrigerant Lines

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2. Remove condenser.
   1. 2.1. Remove the fastening screws -1-  for the cover at both sides.
      Fig 2: Removing Fastening Screws On Upper Air Guide

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   2. 2.2. Push the cover up out of the guide and remove it → Removing upper air guide  .
      Fig 3: Removing Upper Air Guide

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   3. 2.3. Slide the condenser up out of the guide and remove it → Removing condenser  .
      Fig 4: Removing Condenser

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      Fig 5: Removing Condenser

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3. Remove holder for the lines at the radiator.
   1. 3.1. Unclip the holder for the power-steering lines on the left side and remove it → Holder for power-steering lines  .
      Fig 6: Removing Holder For Power-Steering Lines

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   2. 3.2. Loosen the fastening screw for the transmission oil line holder on the right side and remove holder → Holder for transmission oil lines  .
      Fig 7: Removing Holder For Transmission Oil Lines

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4. Detach condenser retaining frame.
   1. 4.1. Loosen the fastening screws -A and B-  on both sides.
   2. 4.2. Push the retaining frame down out of the guide on both sides -C-  .
      Fig 8: Removing Condenser Retaining Frame

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5. Take the radiator mounting out of the guide → Radiator mounting  .
   Fig 9: Removing Radiator Mounting

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6. Remove accessories from radiator.
   1. 6.1. Disconnect supply hose and return hose -A-  from the radiator on both sides.
      Fig 10: Removing Hose Connection For Distributor Tube (Return Line)

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   2. 6.2. Release the vent line on the radiator at the left side -A-  and disconnect it -B-  .
      Fig 11: Disconnecting Supply Hose And Return Hose Vent Line Connector

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7. Swivel the radiator forward and lift it up and out. → Removing radiator 
   Fig 12: Removing Radiator

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