Replacing the heating radiator on Peugeot 205

Start by removing the lower panel of the dashboard by unscrewing the 6 fixing screws (2 near the central console, one on the side, one to the left of the steering wheel behind the starter control (or plastic cover if injection model) one behind the pedals, and one behind the heating nozzle

Also loosen the hood opening control fixing screw.

Simply pull the nozzle towards you to access the last screw

Then pull the panel down to remove it.

Unscrew the 4 screws securing the lower half shell under the steering wheel, then remove it.

Remove the 2 hoses on the engine compartment side by opening the clamps, pinching them or placing them at a high point to avoid draining all the coolant.

If you also change the aluminum pipes, you can "crush" them to make it easier to remove the hoses (often stuck over time)

Also unscrew the 2 nuts holding the small plate and remove the latter, with the rubber seal.

A little tip to empty the remaining liquid in the radiator: blow with a blower (or a vacuum cleaner mounted "upside down") into the upper hose

There are 2 different types of radiator - hose combination, here it is the outlet with angle (See reassembly for the other type)

Unscrew the screw holding the hose clamp

Unclip the plastic flange

Remove the hoses (pull them out of the radiator, then remove them from inside the vehicle)

Unscrew the 2 radiator fixing screws, then remove it by pulling it towards you

Take the opportunity to clean the radiator area (often full of leaves/insects)

Compare the 2 radiators (in terms of size only!)

There are 2 different combinations, as long as you change the radiator + aluminum hose assembly, the outlet angle does not matter

Insert the new radiator into its housing and screw in the 2 retaining screws

Thread the flange into the hoses

Fit the "upper" hose (the shorter of the two) without forgetting the O-ring

Screw the flange (2 screws) (tightening gradually on both sides)

Do the same for the second hose.

Finish by reassembling the various elements (plastic flange, steering wheel shell, lower half panel)

Replace the rubber seal

Reattach the retaining plate

Reconnect the hoses

End with a fluid purge cooling, also ensure that there are no leaks