Replacing a radiator with a ZMZ-406 engine
Drain the coolant (see Replacing the coolant).
Remove the radiator lining and the top panel (see Removing the grille of the radiator lining).
Disconnect the fan motor connector
Disconnect two wires from the electric fan switch-on sensor.
Loosen the clamp, remove the upper hose
Loosen the clamp, remove the lower hose from the radiator pipe.
Disconnect the steam outlet hose from the radiator.
Remove the radiator from the car.
Rubber cushions are installed under the radiator.
Replace them if necessary.
Using a 10 key, we unscrew the four nuts securing the electric fan.
Remove the electric fan.
With the “30” key, turn off and remove the sensor for turning on the electric fan.
There is a rubber sealing ring underneath.
Unscrew with an 8" hex and remove the cap.
Use the “17” key to unscrew and remove the radiator drain cock
Using the “10” key, unscrew the bracket fastening nut
Remove the bracket and the details of its fastening from the radiator
We rearrange the removed parts to a new radiator, install it in reverse order on the car
Pa replacement radiator with engine ZMZ-402
Drain the coolant.
Remove the grille and the upper panel of the radiator grille.
We loosen the clamp with a screwdriver and remove the hose connecting the radiator to the expansion tank.
We loosen the clamp with a screwdriver and disconnect the supply hose from the upper radiator pipe.
Similarly, remove the hose from the lower radiator pipe.
Using the “10” key, unscrew the four nuts securing the fan shroud (two on top and two on the bottom)
Remove the shroud from the radiator.
Remove the radiator
Remove the fan cover.
To replace the radiator with a “10” wrench, unscrew the nut and remove the bracket for attaching the radiator to the body
Using an 8" hex wrench, unscrew the plug
Use the “17” key to turn off and remove the drain cock
Use the "30" key to unscrew the second plug
Replacing the removed parts on a new radiator, install it in reverse order.
Filling the cooling system with liquid and starting the engine, we check for leaks at the joints.
If necessary (destruction, cracks), we replace the radiator cushions and install the radiator in reverse order.