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How to replace the cooling radiator of the Citroen C3

Model: Citroen C3 FC, FN - Years 2002-2009
Part: Radiator

This brief guide will show us how to disassemble and replace the cooling radiator of the Citroen C3, in simple steps. First, we open the hood of the car and start disassembling and removing the front bumper, unscrewing all the fixing screws; then we disconnect the radiator pipe and unscrew the fixing screws of the brackets, disconnecting and removing the cooling fan as well. At this point, we replace the cooling radiator with the new one, then top up with the new coolant, finally reassembling the bumper.

Posted on 14 September 2025 by ScegliAuto

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