911 Carrera (997) F6-3.6L (2006)
Radiator: Removal and Replacement
Removing and installing middle radiator
Preliminary work
Preliminary work for removing middle radiator
Removing middle radiator
Warning
Hot pressurized coolant.
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Danger of scalding and burning.
-> Only work on the coolant system when the engine is "cool".
-> Wear protective clothes, gloves and goggles.
Warning
Coolant is corrosive and hazardous to health.
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Risk of skin and eye irritation.
-> Wear protective gloves and goggles.
-> If you come into contact with coolant, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water.
Information
Despite the fact that the coolant has been drained, residual amounts of coolant can still emerge at the joints during removal. Have sufficient collecting
containers and cloths to hand.
1. Open the Henn coupling for the side radiator at the left side -1- and drain coolant. Remove the safety clip on the Henn coupling and disconnect the
connection. Refit the safety clips immediately.
Attachment for middle radiator
Information
The help of a second person is required in order to remove and install the middle radiator.
2. Remove the two fastening screws at the top -3- and two fastening nuts at the bottom -2- of the radiator bracket. Get a second person to help you lift
the radiator together with the bracket and remove the Henn coupling for the right side radiator. Refit wire clip immediately. Remove radiator,
complete with bracket.
3. Remove the retaining plate under the bracket by unscrewing two fastening screws -4- and remove the middle radiator from the bracket.