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Radiator
Removal and installation of the radiator in the following order: - Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery; - Drain the coolant from the cooling system; - Remove from the vehicle front transverse panel lights;
| Fig. 4.4. Elements of cooling systems: 1 - a bolt; 2 - the top cover; 3 - an air inlet; 4 - mounting bracket; 5 - the radiator; 6 - the rubber ring; 7 - a sealing ring; 8 - thermal switch; 9 - the plug; 10 - a hose; 11 - expansion tank; 12 - housing; 13 - an arm of the fans; 14 - a nut; 15 - additional fan; 16 - the main fan; 17 - the bottom hose; 18 - the drive belt; 19 - the top hose
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- Loosen the clamps and remove the top 19 and bottom radiator hoses 17 (see. Fig. 4.4); - Disconnect the plug from the temperature sensor 8, the radiator fan; - Loosen the 4 mounting brackets; - Being careful, remove by lifting up the radiator from the vehicle 5; - Unscrew the bracket 13 and the air intake fan 3 from the radiator, then unscrew the nuts and disconnect the fans 15 and 16 of the air intake; - Unscrew the sensor 8 and gasket 7;
A WARNING Repair damaged radiator is better to entrust a specialized workshop. Small leaks can be eliminated independently, using the technology and formulations described in the automotive literature. |
- Check the radiator and if necessary, rinse it with clean water; - Wash the outside of the radiator with clean water and a soft brush, gently scrubbing down between the radiator elements of the leaves and the remains of insects. Installation spend to sequences, return to removal, taking into account the following points: - Replace the rubber ring 6 on the guide at the bottom of the radiator; - When setting the top panel, align the holes for the two screws with the holes in the radiator; - Pour coolant in the cooling system; - Check the adjustment of headlights.
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