How to carry out replacement: Engine Radiator 300 CE 3.0 (124.050) MERCEDES-BENZ COUPE (C124)
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How to change engine radiator on MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Coupe (C124) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Coupe (C124) 230 CE (124.043), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Coupe (C124) 230 CE Cat (124.043), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Coupe (C124) 230 CE (124.043) … View more

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Replacement: engine radiator – MERCEDES-BENZ COUPE (C124). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #10
Drive socket # 7
Drive socket # 8
Drive socket # 10
Ratchet wrench
Long nose pliers
Funnel
Fluid container
Fender cover
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Replacement: engine radiator – MERCEDES-BENZ COUPE (C124). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • Check the coolant condition and replace it if necessary.
  • Please note: all work on the car – MERCEDES-BENZ COUPE (C124) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
    Unscrew the coolant reservoir cap.
    Step 4
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 5
    Prepare a container for fluids.
    Step 6
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    Open the coolant drain tap.
  2. Step 7
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    Drain the coolant from the engine.
    Replacement: engine radiator – MERCEDES-BENZ COUPE (C124). Tip:
    All work should be done with the engine stopped.Wait until the coolant has completely flowed out of the drain hole.
  3. Step 8
    Close the coolant drain tap.
    Step 9
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    Loosen the clamps of the upper coolant hose. Use a drive socket #7. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 10
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    Detach the upper coolant hose.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Caution! Coolant may leak from radiator openings.
  5. Step 11
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    Loosen the clamp of the lower coolant hose. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 12
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    Detach the lower coolant pipe.
    Replacement: engine radiator – MERCEDES-BENZ COUPE (C124). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Caution! Coolant may leak from radiator openings.
  7. Step 13
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    Clean the fasteners of the radiator fan housing. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  8. Step 14
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    Unscrew the fan housing fasteners. Use a combination spanner #10. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 15
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  10. Step 16
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    Remove the upper clips of the radiator fan housing. Use long nose pliers.
  11. Step 17
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    Remove the fan shroud.
  12. Step 18
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    Remove the upper engine radiator clips. Use long nose pliers.
  13. Step 19
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    Remove the radiator.
  14. Step 20
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    Remove the engine cooling radiator mounting pads.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Inspect the mounting pads. Replace them if necessary.
  15. Step 21
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    Clean the seats of the engine cooling radiator mounting pads.
  16. Step 22
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    Fit the engine cooling radiator mounting pads.
  17. Step 23
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    Install the new radiator.
  18. Step 24
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    Install the upper engine radiator clips.
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