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Note
To prevent damage to the refrigerant lines, ensure that the pipes
and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.
WARNING
The air conditioner refrigerant circuit must not be opened.
– Unbolt reservoir for air conditioning system from carrier
-arrows- (reservoir remains suspended).
– Remove coolant hoses -1- and -2-.
– Remove bolts -3, 4, 5-, detach auxiliary radiator from bracket
and remove.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
Note
Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips
(same as original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
– Install reservoir for air conditioning system ⇒ Rep. gr. 87 .
– Install front section of front left wheel housing liner ⇒ Rep. gr.
66 .
– Fill cooling system
.
Note
The coolant in the entire system must be changed if the radiator
is renewed
Tightening torques
♦
⇒ Fig. ““Auxiliary radiator - tightening torques”“ , page 214
1.22
Removing and installing auxiliary radia‐
tor (right-side)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Drip tray for workshop hoist - VAS 6208-
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