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Removing Radiator

Removing radiator

Preliminary work
1. Disconnect battery.
2. Drain cooling system.
3. Remove lock mount.
4. Remove the radiator frame.

Information

Component overview











Removing radiator
Do not open the air conditioner if at all possible when removing the - radiator module. Do not bend the lines
When installing the - radiator module do not bend the lines.





Note: The retaining clips should be mounted again immediately so that they are not confused.

1. Remove coolant hoses on the radiator. To do this, pull out the retaining clips on the two coolant flanges and pull off the hoses. Then fit the retaining clips again so that they are not confused.





2. Pull off the top right vent hose on the radiator.





3. Unscrew both fastening screws -C- for securing condenser to the coolant radiator (left direction of travel).





4. Unscrew the fastening screw -D- (left direction of travel) for securing power steering radiator lines to coolant radiator.





5. Unclip the radiator for the power steering system. To do this, unclip the wiring to the front out of the holder -A- and push it to the left out of the support -B-. Hang the radiator carefully downwards.





6. Lift both locks for the ATF cooler and air-conditioning condenser with a screwdriver -1- and push down -arrow-.





Note: Fix the remaining radiators in the installation position using tie wraps.





7. Lift up the radiator and take it out of the vehicle by moving it up and to the right. When doing this, watch out for the connection lines of the air-conditioning system on the left side.