Radiator
REMOVING
Release the radiator bottom hose connection and
drain coolant, also release the outlet breather pipe
connection from the RH top of the radiator.
Release the radiator top hose connection.
Release all screws securing the radiator air duct
to the body and spoiler and withdraw duct
downwards.
Remove the nuts, washers and rubber
mountings securing the radiator to the lower
support brackets.
Disconnect both horn leads. Remove three
bolts securing each lower support bracket and
horn bracket to frame and whilst providing
alternative support for the radiator assembly,
remove support brackets and horns with
brackets.
With radiator assembly supported, remove each
bolt securing radiator top support to frame.
Manoeuvre the radiator assembly sufficiently to
gain access to and release nut securing each top
support strut to radiator assembly. Remove
brackets.
From top of radiator remove central nut and bolt
securing fan housing to radiator and two nuts
securing condenser.
From lower edge of radiator remove three nuts
and bolts securing fan housing and two nuts
securing condenser.
Ease condenser forwards and disengage mounting
studs from radiator downwards between
condenser and fan housing and remove.
Provide temporary support for condenser and fan
housing.
REFITTING
With the fan housing assembly and condenser
supported in position, insert the radiator between
and engage the condenser mounting studs in the
radiator top and bottom flanges. Fit nuts to all
four studs.
Secure fan housing assembly to radiator with a
central nut and bolt in the top flange, and three
nuts and bolts along the bottom flange.
Secure the radiator top support struts to radiator
assembly with nuts.
Ensure foam strip is fitted to underside of body, to
about top of radiator assembly.
Raise the radiator assembly into position and
secure top struts to frame with two bolts.
Check rubber bushes are fitted to radiator bottom
studs before fitting lower support brackets onto
studs and securing, with horn brackets, to frame
using three bolts each side.
Fit second rubber bush, washer and nut onto
each radiator bottom
stud.
Do not over-tighten
nuts.
Connect horn leads. Slide radiator duct into
position and secure with screws to body and
spoiler,
Refit top hose, bottom hose and outlet breather
pipe to radiator.
Refill cooling system with correct coolant mixture.
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