How to remove and replace radiator:

[xp_wannabe]

Hey guys, I had a look in the AFF Technical Docs but couldn't find anything specific.

Im going to be replacing my cracked radiator tomorrow in my AU2 XR6 (manual) with a new one.

I am assuming the procedure to remove the old radiator will go something like this:

1. Drop coolant and remove all hoses
2. Unbolt condensor assembly from radiator
3. Unplug wiring harness to thermo fans
4. Unbolt radiator assembly from car
5. Remove radiator and fans as one unit

Does this sound feasible? It looks easy enough to get in behind the grill to unbolt the condensor from the radiator.

I am then going to remove the thermostat, and flush the block with the engine running (with the heater on).

I will then fit the new radiator, and flush the whole system a few times again.

I was thinking I could re-attach all the hoses, except the top hose where it joins the thermo housing. I could point the top hose to the ground, put the garden hose in the thermostat housing and flush the system like this. Would this work or does it need to be done opposite?

Then I will fill with coolant and demineralised water, and drive... The radiator shop is going to pressure test for me on Monday.

Any tips or hints will be much appreciated!

Thanks, Mark