Removal and installation the radiator (Opel Vectra A)

Removal

Drain the coolant. To do this, disconnect the lower hose from the radiator and place a container underneath. The drained liquid can be reused.

Disconnect the upper hose connecting the radiator to the expansion tank, having first loosened the clamps.

For a car with an automatic transmission: loosen the clamps, disconnect the oil hoses from the radiator and close their openings with suitable plugs.

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Disconnect the connector from the thermal switch on the radiator.

Disconnect the electrical wires from the fan.

Disconnect (using a screwdriver) side radiator mounting brackets.

Remove the radiator upwards together with the fan shroud from the lower rubber cushions.

Installation

If the radiator is being replaced with a new one, move the fan shroud and thermal switch to the new radiator.

Check the condition of the radiator clamps. Replace damaged clamps.

Install the radiator with the fan shroud on rubber pads.

Install and secure the fan.

Connect the connector to the thermal switch on the radiator. Connect the electrical wires to the fan.



For a car with an automatic transmission: connect the oil hoses and secure them with clamps. Check the oil level.

Fill the system with coolant.