Radiator: Service and Repair

Notes: Always replace gaskets and seals.

Removing
^ Obtain radio code on vehicles with coded radio.
^ With ignition switched off, disconnect battery Ground strap.





^ Remove noise insulation - arrows -.
^ Drain coolant system.
^ Release clamps and disconnect coolant hoses from connections on radiator (top and bottom).
^ Remove front bumper (cover section only).

Notes: Only remove the cover section for the front bumper.





^ Disconnect connectors - 1 - on radiator cowl.
^ Disconnect connector- 2 - from thermoswitch - F18.
^ Unbolt radiator cowl - 3 - together with radiator fans (4 bolts) and pull downward to remove.





Vehicles without air conditioning:
^ Unscrew the 4 securing bolts - arrows - on the radiator.
^ Lower radiator out of vehicle.





Vehicles with air conditioning:
^ Remove the four securing bolts - 1 - for the condenser.
^ Remove the four securing bolts - 2 - for the radiator.

WARNING: The air conditioning refrigerant circuit must not be opened.

Notes: To prevent damage to the condenser and refrigerant pipes/hoses, ensure that the pipes and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.

^ Unbolt radiator fan control unit - J293 from left - hand longitudinal member (in front of battery).
^ Carefully lower radiator between engine and condenser and remove from below.

Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order:





^ Fit mountings - 3 - and - 4 - on radiator as illustrated.
^ Fit radiator securing bolts (the help of a 2nd technician is required).
^ Install front bumper.
^ Replace O rings in the coolant hose connections.
^ Fill up with coolant.
^ After connecting battery terminals, enter anti - theft code for radio
Refer to Radio operating instructions
^ Close electric windows in front doors all the way to their top positions using electric switches.
^ Operate all electric window switches again for at least one second in the "close" direction to activate the automatic one - touch function.
^ Set clock to correct time.
^ Check DTC memory.

Notes: DTCs will be stored in the memory because connectors have been unplugged. Therefore, check and erase DTC memory after installing the engine.