1993 Automatic B4 Radiator Replacement Procedure???
06-12-2005, 08:19 PM
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Should be fairly easy.
If this doesnt help look for the Timing belt removal link. That has a step where it describes removing the radiator I believe.
Anyway remove the rubber strip up top. There are three bolts that hold the fan shrowed in place. After the top three bolts are out pull up and it should come out. But there are wires that hold the fans in place so watch those. I cut mine and put a connector in there. If you dont want to cut them remove the fans and lay them on the ground giving you plenty of access to the radiator.
Now disconnect all those hoses going into the radiator. There should only be something like two bolts on top holding the radiator in place. They are obvious bolts. They hold the latch in place that holds the top of the radiator still.
Next there should be two bolts on the sides about half way down the front. That should be it.
I probably forgot a few things but its very easy so no worries.
Lastly watch out for the hose that runs from the radiator to the reservoir. If you try to disconnect the hose from the reservoir the reservoir can be very sensitive and the nipple could brake very easily. So just be careful with that.
Oh I did forget something. You need to remove the top part of the front end under the hood. Its only a few body bolts but it needs to be removed to get the radiator out. You do not need to remove the front bumper. But the part that secures the hood to the car needs removed.
As always take your time and things should go smoothly.
Anyway remove the rubber strip up top. There are three bolts that hold the fan shrowed in place. After the top three bolts are out pull up and it should come out. But there are wires that hold the fans in place so watch those. I cut mine and put a connector in there. If you dont want to cut them remove the fans and lay them on the ground giving you plenty of access to the radiator.
Now disconnect all those hoses going into the radiator. There should only be something like two bolts on top holding the radiator in place. They are obvious bolts. They hold the latch in place that holds the top of the radiator still.
Next there should be two bolts on the sides about half way down the front. That should be it.
I probably forgot a few things but its very easy so no worries.
Lastly watch out for the hose that runs from the radiator to the reservoir. If you try to disconnect the hose from the reservoir the reservoir can be very sensitive and the nipple could brake very easily. So just be careful with that.
Oh I did forget something. You need to remove the top part of the front end under the hood. Its only a few body bolts but it needs to be removed to get the radiator out. You do not need to remove the front bumper. But the part that secures the hood to the car needs removed.
As always take your time and things should go smoothly.
06-12-2005, 09:50 PM
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1st step, make sure you drain your rad fluid
its easier with the bumper off but not necesary as well. It is also suggested tha you replace the hoses and clamps as well, well at least the hoses.
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