Overview - Radiator/Radiator Fan

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Radiator/Radiator Fan (Vehicles Without High-Voltage System)

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1. Radiator
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to RADIATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
   • After replacing, replace entire amount of coolant
2. Plug
   • Not available separately.
   • Do not open
3. O-Ring
   • Not available separately.
4. Coolant Hose
   • Lift the clamp to remove
   • Connecting. Refer to Fig 2.
5. O-Rings
   • Replace if damaged or leaking
   • Coat with coolant
6. Coolant Hose
   • Lift the clamp to remove
   • Connecting. Refer to Fig 2.
7. Coolant Ventilation Line
   • To the coolant expansion tank
   • Lift the clamp to remove
   • Connecting. Refer to Fig 2.
8. O-Ring
   • Replace if damaged or leaking
   • Coat with coolant
9. Rubber Bushing
   • For the radiator
10. Sleeve
11. Retaining Pin
    • Disengage and remove using the screwdriver
12. Air Duct
13. Rubber Bushing
    • For the radiator
14. Radiator Bracket
15. Bolt
    • 5 Nm
16. Backing Plate
17. Bolt
    • 4.5 Nm

Connect the Coolant Hose to the Connector Coupling 

Fig 2: Connect the Coolant Hose to the Connector Coupling

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-- Replace the damaged clamp -3-.

-- Check the O-ring -2- or Y-ring -5- for damage. The O-ring can optionally be replaced by the Y-ring. When installing the Y-ring, mind the installation position, the groove points towards the inside.

-- Coat the O-ring or Y-ring with coolant on the new component.

-- Press the coolant hose on to the coolant pipe -1- until it engages audibly.

-- Press the coolant hose on again and pull to make sure the connector coupling is engaged correctly.