A8L V8-4.2L (BFM) (2004)
CAUTION!
The air conditioning refrigerant circuit must not be opened.
‹› Do not bend or stretch the lines or hoses to the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor and/or refrigerant lines/hoses may be damaged.
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Remove the bolts - arrows -.
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Swivel the condenser with power steering cooler downward and secure it to the engine.
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Remove both bracket bolts - arrows - for the radiator.
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Move the radiator slightly toward front at top and lift out of lock carrier.
Installing
Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal, noting the following:
‹› Converting to a radiator with bypass. Refer to => [ Converting to a Radiator with Bypass ] See: Procedures.
‹› Secure all hose connections using hose clamps appropriate for the model type.
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Install the front bumper cover.
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Install the front part of the wheel housing liner on the left and right front.
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Fill the cooling system. Refer to => [ Draining and Filling ] See: Service and Repair/Procedures/Draining and Filling.
‹› Complete coolant must be replaced if the radiator was replaced.