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).
• Remove the front bumper (see GROUP 75).

1. Drain off the engine coolant by removing the cap from the expansion tank and disconnecting the two inlet and outlet sleeves from the radiator; collect the liquid in a suitable container.

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

1. Disconnect the engine coolant to radiator sleeve from the expansion tank.

1. Disconnect the pressure switch (trinary) of the air conditioning system.