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A3.33
Checking radiators for fouling
Checking radiators for fouling
Detritus from the road may enter the vehicle front air intake and foul the radiators; over time, this may
compromise the functionality of the cooling systems so that they are no longer capable of providing
sufficient cooling.
It is therefore VITAL that the radiator cores are checked for fouling at each scheduled service and cleaned, if
necessary, using the following procedure.
Check the radiator cores for fouling.
In the event of fouling, clean with a pressurised water jet or equivalent method.
Check for any dirt accumulated between the water radiator and the AC condenser.
Remove the front bumper ONLY in the event of very heavy fouling.
ONLY in the event of very stubborn dirt, which may be possible with particularly high mileage vehicles,
remove the radiator assembly and remove the dirt by blowing air from the rear of the radiators.
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