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Radiator, removing and fitting

Radiator, removing and fitting

To remove

Warning

The cooling system is under pressure. Hot coolant and steam can escape.

- Open the cap slowly to release the pressure.

- Carelessness can cause eye and burn injuries



1. Undo the expansion tank cap and release the pressure.


2. Raise the car, remove the lower spoiler shield

3. Place a receptacle under the car, connect a hose and drain the cooling system.


4. Lower the car and remove the upper radiator member, see Upper radiator member


5. Remove the coolant hoses from the radiator.

6. Undo the connector to the relay unit.

7. Remove the fan cowling bolts and remove the fan cowling.

8. Remove the condenser bolts and lift the condenser from the radiator.


9. Remove the upper radiator mounting.

10. Remove the rubber pads and springs from the radiator.

11. Lift up the radiator.


To fit


1. Fit the radiator into the bottom mountings.


2. Fit the springs and the rubber pads onto the radiator.

3. Fit the upper mountings to the radiator.

4. Fit the condenser to the radiator.

5. Fit the fan cowling and plug in the connector.


6. Fit the coolant hoses to the radiator.

7. Fit the upper radiator crossmember

8. Raise the car and fit the lower spoiler shield


9. Lower the car and fill with coolant. See Cooling system, filling and bleeding