PRE-RELEASE
Lower radiator hose
| Lower radiator hose |
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Warning
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Always use wing covers when working in the engine bay. |
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| To remove |
| 1. |
Undo the expansion tank cap and release the pressure.
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| 2. |
Remove the
Spoiler shield, front
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| 3. |
Place a receptacle under the car, connect a hose and drain the cooling system.
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| 4. |
Remove the lower radiator mounting on the left side. Detach the radiator hose from the radiator.
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| 5. |
Lower the car.
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| 6. |
Remove
Battery
and
Battery cover, bottom section (B284)
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| 7. |
Detach the turbocharger delivery hose from the turbocharger.
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| 8. |
Detach the radiator hose from the thermostat housing pipe.
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| To fit |
| 1. |
Attach the radiator hose to the thermostat housing pipe.
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| 2. |
Attach the turbocharger delivery hose to the turbocharger. Twist the recess on the hose until it aligns with the marking on the turbocharger pipe connection.
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| 3. |
Fit the
Battery cover, lower section
and
Battery
.
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| 4. |
Raise the car.
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| 5. |
Fit the radiator hose with clamp to the radiator.
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| 6. |
Fit the lower radiator mounting on the left side.
Tightening torque 47 Nm (35 lbf ft) |
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| 7. |
Fit the
Spoiler shield, front
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| 8. |
Lower the car.
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| 9. |
Pressure test the cooling system, see
Cooling system, pressure testing
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| 10. |
Top up coolant. See
Bleeding and charging the cooling system (B284)
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| 11. |
If the battery has been disconnected, see
Procedure after reconnecting the battery
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