Mercedes-Benz W203 C-Class Radiator Replacement

The radiator on the W203 is not that difficult to replace, and there is just a small amount of stuff that you need to move out of the way to do it. If you take your time and begin by working on a cool car you will be fine. Begin by disconnecting the ground from the battery and making sure it can not accidentally make contact again while you are working. You will need to remove the two air inlet ducts as well as the front engine cover. Remove each duct by compressing them towards the engine and slipping them off the air inlet. With the ducts off remove the front engine cover. It pulls up and away from the engine. The cover is held on by five clips and will easily come off with hand pressure. In front of the radiator, you will find the horns. Remove the four electrical contacts for the two horns and using a 10mm socket remove the horns from the center bracket. Cut the zip tie that holds the horn wiring harness to the center bracket on the cross member. Remove the 10mm bolt that holds the power steering line to the center bracket. There are two 10mm bolts holding the center bracket to the front of the car from the back of the bracket. Use a small wrench and working from behind the bracket remove these two bolts. Unscrew the two hood stops (one on each side), they simply unscrew and then pull out. This will allow you to compress the plastic clip from the radiator shroud when removing the cross member. Use a 10mm wrench and remove the two bolts holding down the hood...