Removing Radiator

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WARNING: Hot fluid

Danger of scalding
→ Let the fluid cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

NOTE: Cooling circuit not filled correctly

Risk of damage to vehicle components
→ After relieving the system pressure, do not start the engine or high-voltage system.

→ Fill and bleed the cooling system correctly before starting the engine or high-voltage system.

Place a suitable container under the radiator to collect escaping coolant.
Disconnect condenser -1- from the radiator.
Unscrew screw -2- .

Release retaining lugs at the top and bottom -3- .

Release retaining lugs -4- at the condenser -1- and remove condenser -1- from the radiator.

Hang condenser -1- at a suitable position using a tie-wrap.

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Condenser
Disconnect supply hose -1- and return hose -2- .
Loosen safety clips -3- .

Pull off supply hose -1- and return hose -2- .

Close off connections using suitable stoppers.

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Radiator supply and return hose
For vehicles with middle radiator: Disconnect hose for middle radiator -1- .
Loosen safety clip -2- .

Pull off hose for middle radiator -1- .

Close off connections using suitable stoppers.

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Hose for middle radiator
Left radiator: Turn the catch -2- 90° anti-clockwise and pull vent line off the radiator -1- .

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Vent line on radiator (left)
Right radiator: Press locking lugs -1- together and pull off vent line -2- .

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Vent line on radiator (right)
Remove radiator -1- .
Unscrew screws -2- and remove lower holders -3- .

Guide the radiator -1- out of the upper holders -4- in -direction of arrow- .

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Cooler