Guide on radiator removal vz 2004 sv6

[nelson1982]

Hi I have hole in radiator and have replacement but would like some steps on how to go about it thanks in advance

 

[krusing]

Assuming it Auto
Remove the top radiator shroud,
Drain the coolant into a container under the car on the LHS
As there is a drain bung on the back on the bottom of the radiator on the LHS
Disconnect the Radiator Hoses, at both ends as this will give you more room to work,

Disconnect the Fan connector on the back at the top of the RHS of the radiator,
and remove the fans by unclipping the whole fan unit by lifting it up.

If its an Auto trans, Disconnect the Auto Trans pipes, "Be Very Careful you don't drop the washer type seals" that sit on the ends of the pipes,, as they may even be stuck in the fitting in the radiator, and don't lose them as they will be hard to find,
Gently lift the Air Con Condenser away from the clips on the front of the radiator, and move it forward,
Remove the retaining clips on either side if the Radiator,
Then gently lift it out, and holding the Air Con Condenser forward,

When you get the Radiator out, Make sure you keep it leaning forward, as there will be a bit Auto Oil in the Trans Cooler in the Radiator,
"Only if its an Auto".

Installing is the reverse of removal.

When refitting the Trans Cooler Pipes, make sure you install the pipe fitting Seals.

And when you have it all back together again,

And if you do have an Auto Trans Dipstick, make sure you check it and top it up as required.

 

[nelson1982]

Thanks so much appreciate you help