Radiator: Service and Repair

Warning: Danger of scalding!

Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.

Drain coolant.
Remove fan cowl, refer to:

Note: When removing the fan cowl, note the engine variant.





Open drain plug.
Drain off and catch coolant.

Recycling
Dispose of drained coolant.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.





If necessary, disconnect plug connection at level sensor.





Air conditioning
Disconnect plug connection on temperature switch.





Remove upper coolant hose.





Coolant hoses with quick-release couplings
Lift out spring ( 1 ).
Disconnect water hose ( 2 ).
Release left and right screws ( 3 ) on radiator.
Remove both brackets ( 4 ).

Installation:
Follow instructions for working on cooling system, refer to Cooling System, Service and Repair.





Remove lower coolant hose.





Coolant hoses with quick-release couplings
Remove connector ( 1 ).
Lift out spring ( 2 ).
Disconnect water hose ( 3 ).

Installation:
Follow instructions for working on cooling system.
Lift radiator upwards to remove.

Installation:
Place radiator on supports.





Coolant hoses with quick-release couplings
Lift radiator ( 1 ) up and out.
Installation:
Place radiator on supports.






Installation:
Note rubber mounts on left and right sides.

Top up coolant.
Vent cooling system and check for leaks.