Engine cooling radiator - r + r

Operation 1088B20 · ENGINE COOLING RADIATOR

1.6 16v

Removing

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Place a container under the vehicle to collect the engine coolant.

1. Open collar (1a) and disconnect lower radiator hose (1b) to drain the engine coolant into the underlying container.

2. Open collar (2a) and disconnect upper hose (2b) from the radiator to drain the engine coolant into the underlying container.

3. Undo the bolts securing the radiator to the crossmember.

4. Remove the radiator from the upper part of the car by releasing from the lower retaining blocks.

Refitting

Check the condition of the radiator and make sure the outside is clean.

If the radiator removed previously is being reused, before refitting check that it is clean and, if necessary, wash the outside using a jet of water, adjusting the pressure so that fins are not distorted, then blow through with compressed air.

Tighten the bolts.

Connect the lower hose using a new collar to secure.

Connect the upper hose using a new collar to secure.

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1.9 JTD 8V

Removing

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Position a suitable container for recovering the coolant fluid.

Undo the drain plug in the lower part of the radiator.

1. Disconnect the coolant hose clamps from the radiator.

2. Undo the bolts securing radiator to evaporator.

3. Undo the bolts securing the radiator to the crossmember.

4. Remove the radiator by prising off the underlying rubber pins.

Refitting

Check the condition of the radiator

Fit the radiator in its seat by fastening the rubber pins in the seat to the lower support beam.

Tighten the bolts securing the radiator to the upper beam.

Tighten the bolts securing the radiator to the evaporator.

Connect the rubber hoses to the thermostat and the rigid pipe.

Ensure that the grooves on the hose fit over the ridges on the rigid pipe sections on the radiator and pump water intake.

Secure the hose using new collars.

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- 1088A10 Engine COOLANT - Check density' and top up level, if necessary