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Mini Mini Workshop Manual (1996-2000)08 · Cooling system
08 · Engine

Radiator

Make
Mini
Model
Mini Workshop Manual
Year
1996–2000
Section
Repairs › Radiator
Cooling systemRadiator

RADIATOR

Service repair no - 26.40.01

Remove

  1. Drain cooling system. See Adjustments.
  2. Remove front grille. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
  3. Remove alternator. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
Radiator – Remove alternator. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
  1. Loosen clip and disconnect top hose from radiator.
  2. Disconnect radiator cooling fan multiplug from harness.
  3. Remove 4 bolts securing 2 upper radiator mounting bracket to bonnet locking platform.
  4. Remove 2 upper radiator mounting brackets.
  5. Release radiator from lower mountings.
  6. Remove radiator from vehicle.

Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only.

Radiator – Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only.
  1. Remove bolt securing cooling fan multiplug to radiator.
  2. Remove 4 bolts securing cooling fan to radiator and remove cooling fan.
  3. Align cooling fan to radiator, fit bolts and tighten to 7 Nm.
  4. Position cooling fan multiplug to radiator, fit bolt and tighten to 7 Nm.

Refit

  1. Position radiator in vehicle.
  2. Align radiator to lower mountings.
  3. Fit upper mounting brackets to radiator and align to bonnet locking platform.
  4. Fit bolts securing radiator upper mounting brackets to bonnet locking platform and tighten to 9 Nm.
  5. Connect cooling fan multiplug to harness.
  6. Connect top hose to radiator and tighten clip.
  7. Fit alternator. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
  8. Fit front grille. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
  9. Refill cooling system. See Adjustments.

Parts & tools for this job For 1996 Mini Mini

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