Removing

Removing and installing middle radiator

Preliminary work
Preliminary work for removing middle radiator
Removing and installing front apron. Draining coolant. Removing air guide.

Removing middle radiator




WARNING: Danger of scalding from hot pressurized coolant.
^ Only work on the coolant system when the engine is "cool".
^ Wear protective gloves and goggles.

WARNING: Coolant is corrosive and hazardous to health.
^ Skin and eye irritation
^ Wear protective gloves and goggles.
^ If you come into contact with coolant, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water.

Note: Despite the fact that the coolant has been drained, residual amounts of coolant can still emerge at the joints during removal. Have sufficient collecting containers and cloths to hand.

1. Open the Henn coupling for the side radiator at the left side -1 -and drain coolant. Remove the safety clip on the Henn coupling and disconnect the connection. Refit the safety clips immediately.

Note: The help of a second person is required in order to remove and install the middle radiator.

2. Remove the two fastening screws at the top -3- and two fastening nuts at the bottom -2- of the radiator bracket. Get a second person to help you lift the radiator together with the bracket and remove the Henn coupling for the right side radiator. Refit wire clip immediately. Remove radiator, complete with bracket.
3. Remove the retaining plate under the bracket by unscrewing two fastening screws -4- and remove the middle radiator from the bracket.