Radiator replacement

2004 MERCEDES BENZ C230
123,500 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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JUN841NC
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Hi, I've got a radiator leak. Tried removing but it looks like it is stuck to the condenser. My question is, do you know if it is attached as one unit? Or am I missing something?
Sep 18, 2019 at 12:42 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

No, It's attached to the condenser but separates by bolts. Here is a tutorial showing a radiator removal:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-radiator

I've attached below The Mercedes Benz step-by-step instructions.Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.

Danny-
Sep 18, 2019 at 5:48 AM
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JUN841NC
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Hi Danny, thank you so much it is exactly what I needed.. will give update when I am completed.
Sep 18, 2019 at 7:33 AM
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DANNY L
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You're welcome!

Let me know how it turns out or if you have any further questions about the radiator removal.Thanks again for using 2CarPros.
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Sep 18, 2019 at 11:09 AM
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JUN841NC
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Hi Danny I managed to replace the radiator, turns out it was a couple of induction hoses running from the compressor (supercharger) that had to be removed before freeing the radiator. That was a successful project, connected everything back seems to be running fine. I got another question though I have the MBII obd scanner and it gave me a B1100 code any idea how to interpret this code? On the same c230k by the way. Thanks once again.
Sep 18, 2019 at 10:58 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello again
What is the symptom?

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Sep 19, 2019 at 8:09 PM
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JUN841NC
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I hooked the car (2004 c230k) up on a MBII obd scanner and gave me a B1100 fault code any idea how to interpret it? Can't find anything on it. Have a feeling it has something to do with the AC because when I run it for a while then the check engine light comes on.
Sep 20, 2019 at 1:29 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello again.

Yes, that code has to deal with an A/C issue... I've attached a diagnostic test step below.Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.
Danny-
Sep 21, 2019 at 5:20 PM