G35 Coupe V35 2003 - 07 Discussion about the 1st Generation V35 G35 Coupe

Radiator Removal Problem (03)

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Sep 29, 2018 | 11:59 AM
  #1  
johnson_vq's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: San Marcos, California
Radiator Removal Problem (03)

So I recently experienced a leak on my oem radiator on the upper plastic area. I bought a new radiator off of eBay but when going to install it I noticed there were ac lines welded and connected to the oem radiator itself. I was wondering if anyone can help me out whether I could still change the radiator or have to take it to the dealership or any car service place to get it fixed. Thank you.
 
Reply
Old Sep 29, 2018 | 12:56 PM
  #2  
cleric670's Avatar
BANNED!!!
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 14,837
Likes: 2,497
From: Washington State
Coupe 6MT Premium RAS
Premier Member

If you have an early 2003 sedan that uses a MECHANICALLY DRIVEN FAN you need a different style of radiator I think, if you have the DUAL ELECTRIC FANS the radiator should be the same from 2003-2007. I think the early model sedans used a radiator that had the AC condensor integrated into it and both were replaced as a single unit.

Take some pictures of what exactly you have and post them.
 
Reply
Old Sep 29, 2018 | 02:03 PM
  #3  
johnson_vq's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: San Marcos, California
I totally forgot to mention that the radiator is for a Coupe. Here are the pictures as well.

 

Last edited by johnson_vq; Sep 29, 2018 at 02:08 PM.
Reply
Old Sep 29, 2018 | 04:09 PM
  #4  
cleric670's Avatar
BANNED!!!
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 14,837
Likes: 2,497
From: Washington State
Coupe 6MT Premium RAS
Premier Member

That isn't attached to the radiator, it's soldered to the side of the AC condenser that sits directly in front of the radiator, the condenser actually sits on the front lip of the radiator and you need to lift it out of the way just a touch to get the radiator out. I'd recommend taking the grille off since it takes about 10 seconds then you can easily see what you're doing.

If you've never taken the grill off look up a video or DIY, the only hard part is the flat head attachments in the top corners, they are shaped like a DIAMOND and you turn them 45 degrees so they fit into the SQUARE hole and it pops right out.
 
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2018 | 05:40 PM
  #5  
coffeysm's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,382
Likes: 171
From: West Chester, PA
The condenser is bolted to the radiator and if you just unbolt that AC line you can move it to the side a little bit.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
acee
G35 Coupe V35 2003 - 07
3
Sep 12, 2018 12:01 PM
Dthomas912
Archived Sales
5
Feb 21, 2009 09:16 AM
Dthomas912
Archived Sales
2
Feb 18, 2009 08:34 PM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:42 PM.