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Control Unit - Cooling module, Remove and Install > < Radiator, Remove and Install (Without Air Conditioning)

Radiator (With Air Conditioning), Remove and Install

  Remove

Remove front panelling – see operation "Front Panelling, Remove and Install" in group "A".

Remove fan housing with fan motor – see operation "Fan Motor, Remove and Install".

Remove air cleaner housing with air intake hose and hot film mass air flow meter – see illustration "Air Ducts".

Open coolant drain bolt – collect escaping coolant.

Detach upper radiator hose (3), lower radiator hose (4) and coolant compensation tank coolant hose (1) from radiator.

Secure radiator at upper brackets (2) and (5).

Object Number: 2398728  Size: DEFAULT


Detach coolant line bracket from radiator bracket.

Detach lower radiator bracket (1) from front axle body – note dissimilar brackets.

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Remove fastening bolt (3) and remove oil cooler.

Remove fastening bolts (1) and (2) and secure condenser to upper front panel (suspend).

Remove upper bracket retainer – remove radiator with intercooler downwards.

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If present: Remove surrounding seal (1) between radiator and condenser.

Note:   The surrounding seal is not re-installed and must therefore be disposed.

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  Remove

When replacing radiator:

Remove fastening bolts (1) and remove intercooler from bracket (2).

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  Install

Attach intercooler to radiator – tightening torque 5 Nm / 4 lbf. ft.

Insert radiator with intercooler in upper brackets and secure.

Attach condenser to radiator – tightening torque – 5 Nm / 3.5 lbf. ft.

Insert oil cooler and attach to intercooler – tightening torque 5 Nm / 4 lbf. ft.

Attach lower radiator bracket to front axle body – note dissimilar brackets – tightening torque – 15 Nm / 11 lbf. ft.

Release radiator.

Connect coolant hoses to radiator.

Install air cleaner housing with air intake hose and hot film mass air flow meter – see illustration "Air Ducts".

Install fan housing with fan motor – see operation "Fan Motor, Remove and Install".

  Inspect

Charge cooling system – see operations "Cooling System, Charge and Bleed" and "Cooling System, Check for Leaks".

Check engine oil level and correct if necessary.


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Control Unit - Cooling module, Remove and Install > < Radiator, Remove and Install (Without Air Conditioning)