197: Removing radiator support (next to subframe). Any tips?

[Antti O]

Hello i need little help.

If i remove front bumper + front inner wings, then i have access most of the bolts.
Is there anything else special i have to remove to get this bar + connecting parts off from car?

See blue arrows.

Thanks for advance.

 

[Daverb]

No its easy enough to remove.

I presume you mean plastic wheel arch liners? Not inner wings.

 

[Antti O]

No its easy enough to remove.

I presume you mean plastic wheel arch liners? Not inner wings.

Yep exactly.
Can you give me small diy instructions how i remove it? Do i have to support radiator in some way from top side.

 

[Daverb]

Its probably best - I have seen people put a ratchet strap round the rad and plastic frame to keep it up.

Remove the 2 bolts at the front each side and the brackets either side.

 

[Antti O]

Its probably best - I have seen people put a ratchet strap round the rad and plastic frame to keep it up.

Remove the 2 bolts at the front each side and the brackets either side.

Okay thanks, i have to try later today.

 

[J90RDN]

Rad will support itself if the pipework is left in place.

 

[Antti O]

Thanks for your help. It was easy to remove.
Now sandblasting, welding and painting..