2000 S80 Radiator Replacement trouble

Post by **jkdjim** » 27 Oct 2014, 11:50

I have the two PDFs that help with the cooling fan and radiator, but I'm having trouble actually getting the radiator out of the car. The directions for the removal step are quite weird. I was doing it solo and it says to do it with 2 people, but frankly even if I had someone else, I'm not quite sure what I could have them do to help.

Should I try to drop the radiator under the car? Is that easier? The stupid intercooler/AC condensor/radiator setup is a pain in the behind. My car is on jackstands and in pieces and I really don't want to push it to the mechanic and pay $300+ in labor. I already bought the radiator and hoses.

neworleans · Post by **neworleans** » 27 Oct 2014, 21:31

I changed the radiator on my 2006 S80, I am sure it is similar. Before I performed the work, measured the radiator height, then put the cars on ramp, checked the clearance. So I was I able to drop the radiator and came off easy. If yours is on the jack stands, you may not have the required clearance. Try to put the car on the ramps if you can, and once you have the condensor disconnected, tie it to the car somehow so they won't drop together. Also be very careful while dropping, yo may punch the condenser, very sensitive.