Radiator: Service and Repair

Remove and Install Radiator

Drain coolant






Remove expansion tank cap.
Remove splashguard under the radiator.
Open the stopcock on the radiator. Thread a hose onto the stopcock to collect the coolant.
Close cock.

Disconnect the upper and lower radiator hoses






Remove the engine Coolant Fan (FC).
Disconnect the upper and lower radiator hoses from the radiator.
Turbo: Detach the oil cooler hoses from the right side of the radiator.
Automatic: Detach the oil cooler hoses from the left side of the radiator.

Remove the upper AC-condenser screws

Note! Applies to cars with Air Conditioning (A/C):






Remove the two upper screws holding the condenser to the radiator.
Hang the radiator as illustrated with string or similar.

Remove the lower AC-condenser screws






Remove the two lower screws holding the condenser to the radiator.

Remove the radiator
Remove two radiator retaining screws.






Caution: Hold the radiator so it is not damaged.

Install the radiator






Tighten the radiator to 30 Nm (22.13 ft. lbs.).
Install the two lower screws holding the AC condenser loosely.

Tighten clamps the radiator/Air Conditioning (A/C) condenser






Install the two upper screws for radiator/condenser.

Install the radiator hoses and engine Cooling Fan (FC)






Install the upper and lower radiator hoses.
Install the engine Cooling Fan (FC).
Raise the car and tighten the lower screws holding the AC condenser to the radiator.
Reinstall the splash guards.

Top up coolant






Fill the cooling system through expansion tank.
The total coolant capacity is approximately 7.2 liters (1.9 US gallons).
Run the engine to operating temperature and top up coolant if necessary.
Check for leaks.