How to Replace the Radiator Hose, Lower — Opel Vivaro A (2001-2011)

How to Replace the Radiator Hose, Lower Opel Vivaro A

Cooling System 10 illustrations ~503 words

Important. Observe the relevant environmental regulations when disposing of used coolant.

5. Drain cooling system • Place collecting container below • Disconnect lower coolant hose (1) from radiator – Release clip • Allow coolant to drain into collecting container

6. Lower vehicle
7. Remove air cleaner assembly (1) from engine compartment • Disconnect harness connector (3) from mass air flow meter – Release clip • Release harness for mass air flow meter from air cleaner assembly – Release clip • Disconnect hose (2) from mass air flow meter – Release clip • Disconnect air intake duct (4) from air cleaner assembly – Pull off • Disconnect 2x hose (5) from air cleaner assembly – Pull off • Remove air cleaner assembly from engine cover – Lift left side from 2x grommet, then slide to left to release from locating peg

9. Remove engine top cover • Release coolant hose (2) from engine top cover (1) – Release clip • Release fuel pipe (3) from engine top cover – Release from 5x clip • Remove nut (4) – Release locating pin
10. Release drain hose from engine top cover • Release clip

11. Remove lower coolant hose • Disconnect lower coolant hose (1) from thermostat housing – Release clip • Disconnect 2x hose (2) – Release 2x clip

12. Install new lower coolant hose • Connect 2x hose (2) – Secure 2x clip • Connect lower coolant hose (1) to thermostat housing – Secure clip

13. Install engine top cover to engine compartment • Install nut (4) – Secure locating pin • Secure coolant hose (2) to engine top cover (1) – Secure clip
14. Secure drain hose to engine top cover • Secure clip
15. Secure fuel pipe (3) to engine top cover • Secure to 5x clip

17. Install air cleaner assembly (1) to engine compartment • Install air cleaner assembly to engine cover – Slide into locating peg, then push right side into 2x grommet • Connect 2x hose (5) to air cleaner assembly – Push on • Connect air intake duct (4) to air cleaner assembly – Push on • Connect hose (2) to mass air flow meter – Secure clip • Secure harness for mass air flow meter to air cleaner assembly – Secure clip • Connect harness connector (3) to mass air flow meter – Secure clip

20. Lower vehicle
21. Connect battery negative lead
22. Program all volatile memories
23. Bleed cooling system – see operation “Cooling System, Drain and Refill”
24. Raise vehicle
25. Install engine and transmission undershield to vehicle • Install 6x bolt 6 Nm
26. Lower vehicle

How to Replace the Radiator Hose, Lower Opel Vivaro A