Contents: Removal ↓ Installation ↓
Removal
Drain the coolant into a suitable container.
Disconnect the electrical plugs at the thermal switch on the left bottom of the radiator and at the fan motor. Loosen the cable ties.
Remove the upper and lower coolant hoses from the radiator, after loosening the clamps.
Unscrew the upper radiator casing at the lock beam.
Unscrew one bolt at the bottom left and right of the radiator near the rubber-metal cushion and remove the nuts with washers.
Remove 2 bolts securing the upper radiator holders from the lock beam.
Tilt the radiator back and pull it out together with the fan and fan bracket.
Installation
Replace worn rubber bushings and rubber-metal cushions.
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Insert the radiator with the fan from above and tighten it from below with a torque of 10 Nm.
The upper radiator holders should also be tightened to a torque of 10 Nm. The radiator should not be under heavy load.
Install the upper and lower coolant hoses and secure with clamps.
Connect the electrical wires of the fan and thermal switch, secure the wires with cable ties.
Fill with new coolant.
Caution: If a new radiator is installed, all coolant must be replaced.
After the test drive, check all radiator connections with coolant hoses for leaks.
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