Radiator, 4-cyl.
Radiator, 4-cyl. |
To remove |
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1. |
Open the cap on the expansion tank and release the pressure.
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2. |
Raise the car.
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3. |
Remove the front lower cover.
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4. |
Drain the coolant from the radiator.
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5. |
Lower the car to the floor.
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6. |
Undo the hose clip on the upper radiator hose.
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7. |
Remove the fan assembly, see
Radiator fan, 4-cyl
.
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For cars with automatic transmission, also remove the connections to the oil cooler on the transmission.
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9. |
Loosen the cooling system breather hose.
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10. |
Unplug the A/C compressor's connector.
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11. |
Loosen the lower radiator hose from the coolant pump (attached with a hose clamp at the pump).
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12. |
Detach the radiator from the bodywork.
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13. |
Remove the radiator.
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Note | ||
If the radiator is to be removed for some time, it should be filled with liquid and the pipe connections plugged. |
To fit |
Note | ||
Make sure that the hose clip on the lower radiator hose is situated as high up as possible, close to the coolant pump connection, when fitting the radiator. |
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Spray all connectors with Kontakt 61 contact cleaner, part No. 30 04 520. |
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Lift in the radiator.
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2. |
Fit the radiator to the bodywork.
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3. |
Fit the lower radiator hose from the water pump.
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4. |
Plug in the A/C compressor's connector.
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5. |
Fit the cooling system breather hose.
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6. |
For cars with automatic transmission, also fit the connections to the transmission's oil cooler.
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7. |
Fit the radiator fan,
Radiator fan, 4-cyl.
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8. |
Fit the upper radiator hose.
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9. |
Raise the car.
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10. |
Fit the lower front cover.
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11. |
Close the drain cock for the radiator.
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12. |
Lower the car to the floor.
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13. |
Switch off the A/C or ACC. Fill with coolant to the MAX level. Do not forget to close the drain plug on the radiator first. Refer to
Coolant
for mixtures. Close the lid.
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14. |
Start the engine and run unloaded at varying engine speeds until warm and the radiator fan starts.
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15. |
Turn off the engine and top up to the MAX level.
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Check the oil level in the automatic gearbox and top up as necessary.
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Switch off the engine.
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Raise the car.
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19. |
Check for any leakage.
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20. |
Fit the lower front cover.
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