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Radiator Replacement - MT




Radiator Replacement (1.4L LUH and LUJ - M32)

Removal Procedure

1. Open the hood
2. Disconnect battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection).
3. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Front Bumper Fascia Replacement).
4. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).
5. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill))Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE-47716 Fill) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE-47716 Fill)).
6. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LDD, LUH, and LUJ) (Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement)Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LDE, LXV, 2H0, and LUW) (Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement).
7. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LDD, LUH, and LUJ) (Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement)Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LDE, LXV, 2H0, and LUW) (Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement).
8. Remove the charge air cooler inlet air hose from the charge air cooler. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Hose Replacement (Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Hose Replacement).
9. Remove the charge air cooler outlet air hose from the charge air cooler. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Hose Replacement (Service and Repair).
10. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).




11. Remove the air conditioning evaporator hose (3) from condenser.
12. Disconnect the air conditioning refrigerant pressure sensor wiring harness plug (2).
13. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor wiring harness plug (1).
14. Lower the vehicle.




15. Remove the air conditioning compressor and condenser hose nut (1).
16. Remove the air conditioning compressor and condenser hose (2).
17. Unclip the engine coolant fan shroud from the radiator and hang it aside, using cable straps.
18. Secure the radiator assembly with 2 straps.




19. Remove the 4 lower radiator bracket bolts (2).
20. Remove the 2 lower radiator brackets (1).





Note: A second technician is required.

Note: Do not remove the engine cooling fan shroud (1).

21. Remove the 2 straps.
22. Remove the radiator assembly (2).
23. Unclip the radiator from the charge air cooler and the condenser.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the radiator to the condenser and the charge air cooler.





Note: A second technician is required.

2. Install the radiator assembly (2) and secure it with 2 straps.




3. Install the 2 lower radiator brackets (1)

Caution: Refer to.

4. Install the 4 lower radiator bracket bolts (2) and tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).
5. Clip in the engine coolant fan shroud to the radiator.




6. Install the air conditioning compressor and condenser hose (1). Use a NEW seal ring.
Install the air conditioning compressor and condenser hose nut (2) and tighten to 19 Nm (14 lb ft).




7. Install the air conditioning evaporator hose (3) to the condenser. Use a NEW seal ring.
8. Tighten the air conditioning evaporator hose nut to 19 Nm (14 lb ft).
9. Connect the air conditioning refrigerant pressure sensor wiring harness plug (2).
10. Connect the engine coolant temperature sensor wiring harness plug (1).
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Hose Replacement (Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Hose Replacement).
13. Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Hose Replacement (Service and Repair).
14. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LDD, LUH, and LUJ) (Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement)Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LDE, LXV, 2H0, and LUW) (Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement).
15. Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LDD, LUH, and LUJ) (Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement)Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LDE, LXV, 2H0, and LUW) (Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement).
16. Top up the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).
17. If the headlamp was removed. Refer to Headlamp Replacement (Service and Repair).
18. Top up the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill))Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE-47716 Fill) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE-47716 Fill)).
19. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Front Bumper Fascia Replacement).
20. Connect battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection).

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