Radiator: Service and Repair

Radiator, removing and installing

Note:
Always replace gaskets and seals.

Removing

- Obtain radio anti-theft code on vehicles with coded radio.
- With ignition switched off disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.





- Remove noise insulation (arrows).
- Drain cooling system
- Release clamps and disconnect coolant hoses from connections on radiator (top and bottom).
- Remove front bumper

Note:
Only remove the cover section for the front bumper.





- Disconnect connectors -1- on radiator fan cowl.
- Disconnect connector -2- from coolant Fan Control (FC) thermal switch -Fl8-.
- Remove radiator cowl -3- together with radiator fans (4 bolts) and pull downward to remove.

Vehicles without air conditioner:





- Remove 4 securing bolts (arrows) on the radiator.
- Lower radiator out of vehicle.

Vehicles with air conditioner:





- Remove four securing bolts -1- for condenser.
- Remove four securing bolts -2- for radiator.

WARNING!
The air conditioner refrigerant circuit must not be opened.

Note:
To prevent damage to the condenser and refrigerant lines1hoses, ensure that the lines and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.

- Remove Coolant Fan Control (FC) Control Module -J293- from left-hand longitudinal member (in front of battery).
- Carefully lower radiator between engine and condenser and remove from below.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order, when doing this note the following:





- Install mounts -3- and -4- on radiator as illustrated.
- Install radiator securing bolts (the help of a 2nd mechanic is required).
- Install front bumper

- Replace O-rings in the coolant hose connections.
- Fill up with coolant.
- After connecting battery terminals, enter anti-theft code for radio

- Close electric windows in front doors all the way to their top positions using electric switches.
- Then operate all electric window switches again for at least one second in the "close" direction to activate the automatic one-touch function.
- Set clock to correct time.
- Interrogate DTC memory

Note:
DTC will have been stored in the memory because connectors have been disconnected. Therefore interrogate and erase DTC memory after installing engine.

Tightening torques