Removing and Installing Radiator

17 11 000 Removing And Installing Radiator (N12, N16)

Special tools required:







WARNING:
Risk of scalding.
Only perform this repair work after engine has cooled down.

Necessary preliminary work:
- Switch off ignition.
- Remove front bumper trim panel.
- Drain coolant.
- For vehicles with air
conditioning only:
Remove the bumper trim support from the front.

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







For vehicles with air conditioning only:
Release the mounting bolts of the refrigerant lines (1) on the front panel.







For vehicles with air conditioning only:
Loosen the screws and carefully tilt the capacitor (1) towards the front.

IMPORTANT:
Secure capacitor without fail against falling out and against bending of lines.
Bent lines can cause leaks.







Unclip radiator (1) at top left and right and tilt towards front.

NOTE:
Figure shows vehicle with air conditioning.
Secure capacitor without fail against falling out and against bending of lines.
Bent lines can cause leaks.







Release spring strap of lower coolant hose (1) with special tool 17 2 051 from cooler (2).







Loosen the spring straps of both coolant hoses (1) with special tool 17 2 052.
Detach coolant hoses (1), carefully feed out radiator (2) towards top and remove.

For vehicles with air conditioning only:
When removing the cooler, make sure that the capacitor is not damaged.