Genuine Volvo S40 Radiator

Volvo S40 Radiator Parts and Q&A

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  Q: How to remove the radiator and the cooling system components on Volvo S40?

  A:

  To remove the components of a cooling system, begin by draining the system. For 1.8 and 2.0 litre petrol engines, remove the front bumper, Cooling Fan Assembly and plastic panel under the radiator by undoing 2 screws. Unclip the plastic cover from the bumper mounting bar, undo the mounting bolts, disconnect the wiring plugs and remove the horns. Remove the top air baffle from mounting studs and then undo two Torx screws to remove the bottom air baffle. Suspend the condenser from the bodywork of the vehicle by using cable ties or straps, release the clips and remove the coolant hoses from the two sides of the radiator and then remove the expansion hose. Remove the radiator lower mounting bracket by removing four bolts, then push in the condenser retaining clips and lower the radiator. For an 2.4 litre petrol models, remove the radiator cooling fan, remove the intake duct from the bonnet slam panel and remove the bonnet slam panel from the top of the radiator. Undo the screws to remove the upper part of the radiator mounting, and then lift the air conditioning condenser and support the radiator, and lower it. For diesel engines, this included the front bumper and the plastic bumper bar cover which were removed and the mounting bolt undone and the horns removed whilst disconnecting wiring plugs. Jack up the front of the vehicle securely, remove the engine undershield and disconnect the cooling fan wiring plug. For models with the 2.0 4-cylinder engine, disconnect the charge air pipe from the intake manifold, remove the upper air baffle and the lower air baffle Torx screws. Remove the air hoses from the intercooler, lift the intercooler and lower it along the air baffle. Undo the catch, undo the screw holding the air-conditioning pipe union block to the radiator and pull up the condenser and suspend it from the bodywork. Disconnect the coolant hoses from the radiator, supporting the radiator with help, and lower it so that you can reach the expansion hose and then disconnect it completely. If necessary, remove the cooling fan and shroud, pull the lower mounting bracket from the rubber fittings. For refitting, reverse the removal operations, making sure all hoses are reconnected and taut, and top off the cooling system when done.