Radiator: Service and Repair

Radiator/Fan, Removing/Installing

Removing





CAUTION:
- Wait at least 20 seconds after switching off ignition. before disconnecting battery. This will allow the platinum hot wire in Air Mass Sensor (G70) to burn itself clean.
- Always switch off ignition when disconnecting/reconnecting battery or any part of Motronic ignition wiring system to prevent damage to Motronic control unit (J 22O).
- Always obtain security code before disconnecting battery ground strap.

- Switch off ignition.

- Disconnect and remove battery.

- Drain coolant, Service and Repair

- Disconnect coolant hoses from radiator.

- Disconnect thermo-switch, and coolant fan.

- Unscrew radiator mounting bolts (retaining bracket on lock support).

- Remove front bumper. Service and Repair

- Remove lock support. Service and Repair

- Remove radiator from the top.

Vehicle with A/C

CAUTION! Do not-kink or disconnect A/C refrigerant lines.

- Unscrew retaining clamp for freon lines.

- Separate A/C condenser from radiator, and pull forward as far as possible.

- Remove radiator from the top between condenser and engine.

Installing

Reinstall all components in reverse order, noting the following:

CAUTION! Coolant/antifreeze must not be reused when replacing engine, cylinder head, cylinder head gasket, radiator and heater core.

- Refill coolant. Service and Repair

- Check headlight adjustment, adjust if necessary.