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Alfa Romeo Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual (2005-2010)08 · Engine
08 · Engine

Engine cooling radiator - r + r

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Engine cooling › Engine cooling radiator - r + r
EngineEngine cooling radiator - r + r

ENGINE COOLING RADIATOR - R + R

Operation 1088B20 · ENGINE COOLING RADIATOR

2.2 JTS

Removing

- Position the vehicle on a lift.

- Make sure that the ignition key is in the OFF position, then disconnect the battery terminal (-).

DescriptionConnector
BatterySee A001 BATTERY

Op. 0010T84 COOLANT FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - DEHYDRATE AND REPRESSURIZE

Op. 7055B54 UNDER ENGINE PROTECTION/GUARD - R.R.

1. Undo the radiator coolant drain plug.

Collect the coolant in a suitable container.

ENGINE COOLING RADIATOR - R + R

1. Disconnect the rapid connector for the radiator lower coolant outlet hose, radiator side.

ENGINE COOLING RADIATOR - R + R

1. Disconnect the rapid connector for the radiator upper coolant inlet hose, radiator side.

ENGINE COOLING RADIATOR - R + R

Op. 7210E10 R.R. FRONT BUMPER

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the air duct (1b).

ENGINE COOLING RADIATOR - R + R

1. Undo the nuts (1a) and disconnect the air conditioning system pipes (1b) from the air conditioning condenser.

Seal the connectors that have been disconnected using suitable plugs to prevent dampness and impurities from entering the system.

ENGINE COOLING RADIATOR - R + R

Op. 7210A15 R.R. FRONT WING/HEADLAMP HOUSING CROSSMEMBER

1. Release the power assisted steering system heat exchanger pipe from the bands on the engine cooling radiator.

2. Remove the engine cooling radiator (2a) complete with air conditioning condener and fan (2b).

ENGINE COOLING RADIATOR - R + R

1. Working at the bench, undo the bolts (1a) and separate the fan (1b) from the engine cooling radiator.

2. Undo the nuts (2a) and separate the air conditioning condenser (2b) from the engine cooling radiator (2c) releasing it downwards.

ENGINE COOLING RADIATOR - R + R

Refitting

- Place the air conditioning condenser back in its housing on the engine cooling radiator and secure it using the nuts.

- Fit the fan in place on the engine cooling radiator and secure it using the bolts.

- Place the engine cooling radiator complete with fan and air conditioning condenser in its housing.

- Fasten the power assisted steering system heat exchanger pipe using the bands to the engine cooling radiator.

Op. 7210A15 R.R. FRONT WING/HEADLAMP HOUSING CROSSMEMBER

1. Connect the air conditioning system pipes (1a) to the air conditioning condenser and secure them tightening the nuts (1b) to the recommended torque.

Replace any O-Rings for the connectors using green coloured seals only which are resistant to the R134a refrigerant fluid.

Lubricate the connector threads using anti-freeze.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
CONDENSER SIDE PIPE CONNECTORNutM81.8 ÷ 2.2
ENGINE COOLING RADIATOR - R + R

- Fit the air duct in its housing and secure it using the bolts.

Op. 7210E10 R.R. FRONT BUMPER

- Connect the rapid connector for the radiator upper coolant inlet hose, radiator side.

- Connect the rapid connector for the radiator lower coolant outlet hose, radiator side.

- Tighten the radiator coolant drain plug.

- Connect the negative battery terminal.

Op. 0010T20 ENGINE COOLANT - CHANGE

Op. 0010T84 COOLANT FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - DEHYDRATE AND REPRESSURIZE

Op. 7055B54 UNDER ENGINE PROTECTION/GUARD - R.R.

- Remove the vehicle from the lift.

3.2 JTS

Removing

Op. 1016A10 SOUND-PROOFING COVER - R.R

Op. 7210E10 R.R. FRONT BUMPER

Op. 7210A15 R.R. FRONT WING/HEADLAMP HOUSING CROSSMEMBER

Op. 0010T20 ENGINE COOLANT - CHANGE

1. Undo the nuts and remove the heat shields for the fan motors.

2. Disconnect the fan electrical connections.

DescriptionConnector
2Engine fan motor -1See N011 FAN MOTOR
DescriptionConnector
2Engine fan motor -2See N012 ENGINE FAN MOTOR - 2

3. Disconnect the electrical connections for the dimmers.

DescriptionConnector
3Engine fan adjustment resistance - 1See O010 ENGINE FAN ADJUSTMENT RESISTANCE - 1
DescriptionConnector
3Engine fan adjustment resistance -2See O012 ENGINE FAN 2 ADJUSTMENT RESISTANCE
ENGINE COOLING RADIATOR - R + R

1. Disconnect the rapid connector for the radiator coolant outlet hose, radiator side.

ENGINE COOLING RADIATOR - R + R

1. Disconnect the rapid connector for the radiator coolant inlet hose, radiator side.

ENGINE COOLING RADIATOR - R + R

1. Undo the lower bolt (1a) and remove the cold air intake (1b) working on the air filter casing clips.

ENGINE COOLING RADIATOR - R + R

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the air duct (1b).

ENGINE COOLING RADIATOR - R + R

1. Undo the bolts (1a) for the air conditioning system condenser (1b).

- Remove the air conditioning system condenser from its housing without disconnecting the coolant inlet/outlet pipes, secure it to the mounting brackets for the bumper and the crossmember.

ENGINE COOLING RADIATOR - R + R

1. Remove the engine cooling radiator complete with fans from the mounting brackets.

ENGINE COOLING RADIATOR - R + R

1. Undo the nuts (1a) and remove the fans (1b) from the radiator.

ENGINE COOLING RADIATOR - R + R

Refitting

- Fit the fans on the radiator and secure them using the nuts.

- Place the engine coolant radiator complete with fans in its housing.

- Place the air conditioning condenser in its housing and secure it using the bolts.

- Fit the air duct in its housing and secure it using the bolts.

- Place the cold air intake back in its housing and tighten the lower bolt.

- Connect the rapid connector for the radiator coolant inlet hose, radiator side.

- Connect the rapid connector for the radiator coolant outlet hose, radiator side.

- Connect the electrical connections for the dimmers.

- Connect the electrical connections for the fans.

- Place the fan motor heat shields in their housings and secure them using the nuts.

Op. 0010T20 ENGINE COOLANT - CHANGE

Op. 7210A15 R.R. FRONT WING/HEADLAMP HOUSING CROSSMEMBER

Op. 7210E10 R.R. FRONT BUMPER

Op. 1016A10 SOUND-PROOFING COVER - R.R

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