Required tools:
* Set of wrenches or ratchets
* 10 mm head
* 13 mm head
* 17 mm head
* Torque wrench (recommended)
Installation procedure for automatic transmission radiator for Land Rover Freelander:
1. Preparation
* Turn off the engine and let the car cool down.
* Relieve pressure in the cooling system by unscrewing the expansion tank cap.
* Raise the car and place it on supports.
2. Removing the old radiator
* Locate the automatic transmission radiator located in front of the engine.
* Unscrew the bolts securing the pipes to the radiator (13 mm head).
* Remove the radiator pipes and drain the remaining automatic transmission fluid.
* Unscrew the bolts securing the radiator to the frame (17 mm socket).
* Carefully remove the old radiator from the car.
3. Installing a new radiator
* Insert the new radiator into its designated location in the vehicle.
* Screw in the bolts securing the radiator to the frame (tighten to 30 Nm).
* Connect the pipes to the radiator and tighten the bolts (tightening torque 15 Nm).
4. Connecting hoses
* Take new automatic transmission radiator hoses.
* Connect the hoses to the radiator and tighten the clamps.
5. Filling the cooling system
* Pour new automatic transmission fluid into the expansion tank.
* Start the engine and let it idle.
* Check the fluid level and add if necessary.
6. Leak test
* Inspect the hose and radiator connections for leaks.
* A small drip is allowed, which will disappear after a while.
7. Bleeding the cooling system
* To remove air from the cooling system, it is necessary to bleed the system.
* Raise the rear of the car and place it on supports.
* Start the engine and let it idle.
* Drain some automatic transmission fluid from the lower radiator hose, and then tighten the hose again.
8. Final check
* Lower the vehicle to the ground.
* Check the automatic transmission fluid level and add if necessary.
* Take a test drive to check the functionality of the automatic transmission cooling system.
Notes:
* Use only original automatic transmission fluid recommended for your Land Rover Freelander model.
*Procedure may vary slightly depending on vehicle year and model.
* It is recommended that you contact a qualified mechanic if you are not experienced in this type of work.