Remove the radiator of the low-temperature coolant circuit

WARNING: Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!

Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE TOP .
Refer to REMOVE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT-END STRUT
Refer to REMOVE FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVE THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE FAN COWL .
Refer to REMOVE THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR AND THRUST FIELD RESPECTIVELY .

Further information is available.

WARNING: Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!

Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.

CAUTION: Materials harmful to health.
Contact with fluids harmful to health!

Note and follow safety instructions on containers.
Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Immobilization period-long fill of coolant!
Do not reuse used coolant.
When replacing and removing components which rely on the corrosion protection effect of the coolant, it is essential to change the coolant. The cooling system must therefore be emptied and refilled.
In the case of other removal work involving the draining of part quantities of coolant, the coolant level must be topped up with new coolant.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Follow notes for repair work on the cooling system.
For additional information see:
17 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPAIR WORK ON COOLING SYSTEM

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Loosen sealing cap (1).

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Loosen sealing cap (1).

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Unlock the locks (1).
Unlock the locks (2).
Feed out and remove cover (3) at top of cooling module.

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If fitted:
Unlock and loosen coolant line (1).
Unlock and loosen coolant line (2).
If fitted:
Unlock and loosen coolant line (3).
Catch and dispose of leakage coolant.

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Unlock and loosen coolant line (1).
Catch and dispose of leakage coolant.

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Unlock and loosen coolant line (1).
Catch and dispose of leakage coolant.

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Loosen the holder (1).
Remove the electric coolant pump (2) and put to one side.
Loosen clamp (3).

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Remove screws (arrows).
Thread out air duct (1) and remove.

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Release clamps.
Loosen screws (1).
Guide out and remove the cover (2).

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Loosen clamps (1).
Guide out air duct (2) in arrow direction and remove.

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Unlock and loosen coolant line (1).
Catch and dispose of leakage coolant.

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Unlock lock (1).
Unlock lock (2).
Release cover (3) of bottom cooling module.

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Unlock the locks (1).

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Unlock lock (1).
Unlock lock (2).
Feed out and remove cover (3) at bottom of cooling module.

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Loosen screw (1).

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Loosen screw (1).

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Remove the radiator of the low-temperature coolant circuit (1) including the radiator of the high-temperature coolant circuit (2).

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