Radiator removal

[Nicolasticity]

My 2001, 172 leaks a little water from the offside lower area of the radiator. Need to remove it - easy? any tips. Do I need to remove the valance - there doesnt seem to be a lot of room around the engine.

 

[Nicolasticity]

Begun. Removed grill which is two torx screws in the louvres and the end pull out of the fixing. Lower valance is torx in the grill plus a bolt and tie wrap under the wing (easier if wheels removed). One connextion for the lower spot lights. Next peice is the cross body peice with the bonnet catch - two 13mm bolts either end. plus two more located in front of the power steering fluid radiator. Next I unclipped the airfilter so it could be pulled out of the way. Water radiator seperates from the power fluid radiator with 10 mm bolts.

Undo the two water pipes the lower clips are easier to remove fro below - remove electrical connextions and out the radiator will come. Keep the lower and upper rubber fixings for the new radiator. Remove the fan after removing 4 10mm bolts.

Any tips on putting it back - new radiator has arrived, gonna change the oil now the filter is so accessible.