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17 11 000 Removing and Installing Radiator




17 11 000 - Removing and installing radiator





Warning!
Danger of scalding!
Only carry out work on the cooling system after the engine has cooled down!





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition
- Drain coolant Service and Repair
- Remove front carrier
- Remove oil cooler, if fitted (ECVT only)
- Remove upper radiator hose





Important!
Make sure without fail that coolant hoses are correctly routed, risk of damage by sharp edges or abrasion.





Remove retaining screws (1) of condenser and lift condenser out of fixture/retaining lug (2).
Work carefully so as not to damage connected lines.





Remove upper radiator hose.
Remove retaining pins (1) of radiator.





Tilt upper radiator forwards.
Disconnect wiring harness from fan relay block (1).





Lift radiator out of lower fixtures (1).