Removing the left external radiator

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL .
• Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT FRONT BOTTOM WHEEL ARCH COVER .
• Refer to REMOVE THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .

• If installed: Removing the cross-member 

• Loosen screws (1).
• Remove cross-member (2).

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• Disengage the retaining clips (1) with a suitable screwdriver.
• Slide the coolant line (2) towards the rear.
• Drain coolant.

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• Loosen screw (1).
• Loosen screw (2).
• Remove the radiator (4) with the holder (3) from the rubber mounts diagonally upwards towards the rear.

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