Installing Radiator

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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 .

Carefully slide in the radiator from above.

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

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Securing points on radiator frame
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
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
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
Tighten fastening screws -6- securing lock carrier to the holder.
> Tightening torque 5 (3.5 ftlb.) Nm
Tighten fastening screws -7 and 8 - securing bumper to the holder.
> Tightening torque 25 (19 ftlb.) Nm
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
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
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
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