- Flathead screwdriver
- Phillips head screwdriver
- Open-ended wrench
- Combination wrench
- Socket wrench
- Jack and jack stands
- New radiator
- Coolant
- Distilled water
- Funnel
Procedure:
1. Park your car on a level surface and let it cool down.
2. Open the hood of your car and disconnect the battery.
Disconnect the negative terminal first, followed by the positive terminal.
3. Jack up your car and place it on jack stands.
4. Locate the radiator drain plug and open it.
The drain plug is usually located at the bottom of the radiator. Allow the coolant to drain completely into a drain pan.
5. Remove the upper and lower radiator hoses.
Use a wrench to loosen the hose clamps and then pull the hoses off of the radiator.
6. Remove the transmission oil cooler lines (if applicable).
Some models of the Volvo S70 2.4T have an automatic transmission oil cooler integrated into the radiator. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, you will need to disconnect the oil cooler lines from the radiator.
7. Remove the fan shroud.
The fan shroud is located in front of the radiator. It is usually held in place by a few bolts or screws. Remove the bolts or screws and then lift the fan shroud off of the car.
8. Remove the radiator.
There are two bolts holding the radiator in place. Remove the bolts and then lift the radiator out of the car. Be careful not to spill any coolant.
9. Install the new radiator.
Place the new radiator into the car and secure it with the bolts.
10. Reconnect the hoses and oil cooler lines (if applicable).
Reattach the upper and lower radiator hoses, and the transmission oil cooler lines (if applicable).
11. Close the radiator drain plug.
Do not overtighten the radiator cap -- that will actually prevent proper heat dissipation.
12. Reattach the battery terminals.
Reconnect the positive terminal first, followed by the negative terminal.
13. Lower your car.
14. Fill the radiator with coolant.
Use a funnel to add coolant to the radiator until it is full.
15. Start your car and let it run for a few minutes.
This will allow the coolant to circulate through the system.
16. Check the coolant level and add more coolant if necessary.
17. Test drive your car to ensure the cooling system is working properly.
