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 strap.





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

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





- Disconnect connectors -1- on radiator cowl.
- Disconnect connector -2- from Coolant Fan Control (FC) Thermal Switch -F18-.
- Unbolt radiator cowl -3- together with coolant fans (4 bolts) and pull downward to remove.

Vehicles without air conditioning





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

Vehicles with air conditioning





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

CAUTION
The air conditioning refrigerant circuit must not be opened.

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

- Unbolt Coolant Fan Control (FC) control module -J293- from left side longitudinal member (in front of battery).
- Carefully lower radiator between engine and condenser and remove from below.

Installing

Installation is performed in the reverse order, noting the following:





- Install mountings -3- and -4- on radiator as illustrated.
- Install radiator securing bolts (help of a 2nd technician is required).
- Install front bumper
- Replace O-rings in coolant hose connections.
- Fill with coolant.
- After connecting battery terminals, enter anti-theft code for radio
- Close power windows in front doors to their top positions using electrical switches.
- Operate all power window switches again for at least one second in "close" direction to activate automatic one-touch function.
- Set clock to correct time.
- Check DTC memory

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

Tightening torques