Radiator for cars with gasoline engines
Withdrawal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and connector from the radiator fan motor.
2. Set the vehicle interior temperature control knob to the maximum temperature.
3. Remove the drain plug on the radiator and drain the coolant into a suitable container.
4. Loosen the clamps and disconnect the top and bottom hoses from the radiator.
5. On vehicles with automatic transmission, disconnect the hoses from the oil cooler.
Warning! To prevent leakage of transmission fluid and dirt from entering the system, close the ends of the oil cooler hoses with suitable plugs.
6. Turn out bolts of fastening of a radiator.
7. Remove the radiator together with the radiator fan.
8. Remove the fan motor from the radiator.
Examination
1. Check for bent radiator fins. If necessary, use a comb to straighten the plates.
2. Check the radiator for cracks, damage and leaks.
3. Check the radiator hoses for cracks, damage or fraying.
4. Check the expansion tank for damage.
5. Check the radiator cap.
6. Check the opening pressure of the radiator cap valve.
7. Check the radiator cap gasket for cracks or damage.
Checking the Radiator Fan Motor
1. Check that the radiator fan motor rotates when battery voltage is applied to it.
2. Check that there are no extraneous noises during engine operation.
Installation
1. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. Fill the cooling system with the required amount of the required coolant.
2. Start the engine and let it run until the thermostat valve opens, then stop the engine.
3. Remove the radiator cap and add coolant to the top edge of the radiator neck.
4. Check for leaks from the cooling system.
Radiator for cars with diesel engines 2.0 l
Withdrawal
1. Disconnect a wire from the negative plug of the storage battery.
2. Disconnect the connector from the radiator fan motor.
3. Remove the drain plug on the radiator and drain the coolant into a suitable container.
4. Loosen the clamps and disconnect the top and bottom hoses from the radiator.
5. On vehicles with automatic transmission, disconnect the hoses from the oil cooler.
Warning! To prevent leakage of transmission fluid and dirt from entering the system, close the ends of the oil cooler hoses with suitable plugs.
6. Turn out the top bolt of fastening of a radiator.
7. Remove the radiator together with the radiator fan.
8. Remove the fan motor and condenser from the radiator.
Examination
1. Check for bent radiator fins. If necessary, use a comb to straighten the plates.
2. Check the radiator for cracks, damage and leaks.
3. Check the radiator hoses for cracks, damage or fraying.
4. Check the expansion tank for damage.
5. Check the radiator cap.
6. Check the oil cooler hoses for cracks, damage or abrasions.
Installation
1. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. Fill the cooling system with the required amount of the required coolant.
2. Start the engine and let it run until the thermostat valve opens, then stop the engine.
3. Remove the radiator cap and add coolant up to the top edge of the radiator neck.
4. Check for leaks from the cooling system.