Hello,
I am having trouble removing the radiator from my car. I drive a 2002 Jaguar S-type 4.0. I have already removed the fan and all I need need is to pull out the radiator. However, the AC line on the left side of the car doesn't let me take it out... I don't want to have to remove it because I'm scared they will break since they are very fragile. What can I do? Is there a trick to doing this??? It seems like they put those lines there just so that I couldn't remove it...
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I recall having to spread the a/c lines a mite when removing the radiator from an 03 S=Type 3.0L. Depends how far off you are. If it looks like it would just slide by rather than a hard crash, you can probably wiggle it out by loosening the condenser mountings and shifting it as far forward as possible, while pushing the rad as much rearward as you can. Still probably have to tweak the lines a bit. Just be patient and support them at the bends and brackets as you tug the ends outward and it should pop out.


5/9/14: Looks like there's a notable difference in pre/post MY 2003. JTIS calls for refrigerant evacuation and condenser removal for a radiator change on 2002, not on 2003. Sounds like you're stuck with a refrigerant refresh with your radiator renewal.