Changing the turbo radiator - Peugeot 307 1.6HDi

The air exchanger is located at the front right of the vehicle, behind the bumper.

To access it, remove the 4 clips on the top of the bumper

Using a ratchet and a Torx 30 Loosen and remove the engine radiator retaining screw

Remove the radiator support by pulling on it

Repeat the operation on the second radiator fixing, located behind the hood locking system

Loosen the clamp screws of the exchanger hoses with a 7” collar screwdriver or a flat screwdriver

Repeat the operation on the two lower hose clamps.

Pull on each end of the hose to remove it

Repeat the operation on the second hose

With the help of a flat screwdriver, pry up on the bumper retaining clip to remove it

Remove the remaining clips on the bumper in the same manner

Remove the remaining clips on the bumper in the same manner

Once all the clips are removed, operate the hood opening hook to pass the bumper through

Pull the bumper forward

Once the bumper is free, access to the radiator screws is now possible

The radiator is held by two screws, unscrew them with a 10 socket

Disconnect the connectors connected to the throttle body by pushing on them

Disconnect the second connector by pinching while pushing on it

Disconnect the third connector by pushing on it

Loosen the hose clamps with a 7” collar screwdriver or a flat screwdriver

With a Torx 30 loosen the throttle body screw

Loosen the second screw of the throttle body with a pawl, a extension and a 10 socket

Unscrew the third screw, still with the 10 socket

Remove the support plate once free

Unscrew the two nuts present under the previously removed plate with a pawl and a 13 socket

Pull the throttle body while removing the hoses

Pull the case to remove it

Once the case is removed, access to the radiator is freed

Simply pull the radiator from the top to remove it from its location

Check the presence of the two guides at the bottom of the radiator

Compare the dimensions of the old radiator with the new one, height, width and thickness

Recover the fixing present on the old radiator by pushing it outwards

Clean and replace the fixing on the new radiator, respecting the short and long pastes

Clean the radiator area with brake cleaner and a rag.

Locate the two guides on the bottom of the radiator and their housings in the location

Replace the radiator in its location by fitting the two guides

Replace the two radiator retaining screws

Tighten the two screws using a 10 socket

Place the throttle body in its location by fitting the guides below, 3 are used

Push the bracket to fit the hoses

Replace the two bracket screws and tighten them using the pawl and of the 13 socket

Replace the support plate on the screws

Next, place the beam bracket on the two screws

Screw the two nuts with the 10 socket

Reconnect the various connectors and clips to the throttle body

Replace the various connectors and clips on the case

Tighten the two hose clamps with a 7” collar screwdriver or a flat screwdriver

Remove the radiator protective caps

Replace the hoses by fitting them together

Tighten the two hose clamps with the 7” collar screwdriver or a flat screwdriver

Replace the second hose

Tighten the two hose clamps

Replace the water radiator support with its screw

Tighten the screw with a Torx 30

Repeat the operation on the second support

Replace the top of the bumper by passing the opening system

Replace the 6 clips to secure the bumper