Radiator - removal and refitting

Cooling and heating systems / Radiator - removal and refitting

1 Drain the cooling system.

2 Disconnect the electrical leads from the radiator fan motor and thermostatic switch.

3 Disconnect the coolant hoses from the radiator (photos).

7.3A Radiator top hose

7.3B Radiator hose to thermostat housing

4 Release the clips from the top of the radiator and withdraw the radiator complete with fan from the engine compartment (photos).

7.4A Radiator fixing clip

7.4B Removing radiator/fan assembly

5 The radiator is of combined plastic/metal construction and any repair should be left to specialists. In an emergency however, minor leaks from the radiator may be cured by using a radiator sealant with the radiator in situ.

6 Refitting is a reversal of removal. Fill the cooling system as described in Section 2.