Removal/refitting

The size of the radiator is such that it can fulfill the requirements of heat dissipation during operation of the engine.

It is composed of a radiator core (radiating frontal surface 18.28 dm²) and two side tanks provided with fittings for the inlet and outlet of the coolant. The pipes and fins of the radiating core are made of aluminium and the tanks of plastic.

REMOVAL/REFITTING

• Place the vehicle on a lift.
• Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
• Drain off the air conditioning freon in accordance with the current regulations (see GROUP 80).

1. Unscrew the two screws securing the air intake duct to the crossmember.
2. Loosen the clamp securing the air intake sleeve to the air cleaner box.
3. Remove the duct-air intake sleeve assembly.

CAUTION
The anti-freeze used as an engine coolant is damaging to paintwork. Avoid all contact with painted parts.

1. Disconnect the engine coolant from radiator return sleeve from the water pump and drain the coolant into a suitable container.