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Radiator replacement?

Tiny
JAMES BRYANT
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  • 2006 MERCEDES BENZ ML500
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 109,000 MILES
Recently attempted to change the radiator, I've got far as trying to pull the radiator out of the bottom connected to the frame. I don't know what is still connected, not allowing for it not to come out. Even if I pull the bumper off there is a plastic type of shroud connected to the condenser not allowing me access to the condenser lines. Even if the bumper is removed there is a secondary bumper on the inside. Please provide a video. The video from 2carpros only is for 1999 to 2005 Mercedes ml 500.
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Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 AT 1:33 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Yes, these can be tough. Fortunately, we did this job in the shop not too long ago and recorded it. This is the video for you to watch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRlr9sg3rr8

The job is similar for the 2006 but there are subtle differences. Here are the instructions for the 2006 model. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 AT 2:03 PM
Tiny
JAMES BRYANT
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How do I remove the rivnuts from the old radiator the new I have doesn't have them How do I reattach the ATF Lines? I unscrewed him from the old radiator. The new radiator already has. The nuts attached to it, but the old lines I can't remove the nuts off of there to insert it into the new radiator.
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Monday, December 2nd, 2024 AT 11:30 AM
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KEN L
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Can you upload an image of what you are looking at so I can see what you are talking about?
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Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 AT 9:20 AM
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JAMES BRYANT
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I can't disconnect the line from the nut to be able to put it into a new radiator.
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Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 AT 12:14 PM
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KEN L
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Thanks for the images they help. You need to remove the retainer clips on the old fittings then they will come off of the line. And then they just push into the new radiator fittings, and you are all set.
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Thursday, December 5th, 2024 AT 12:44 PM
Tiny
JAMES BRYANT
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Thanks Ken, I'm well on my way.
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Monday, December 9th, 2024 AT 7:20 AM
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KEN L
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All right! Have a great week :)
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Monday, December 9th, 2024 AT 8:52 AM
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JAMES BRYANT
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I'm having difficulty reattaching these clips to the front fender. I watched multiple videos on YouTube, but nobody seems to show you how to reattach them.
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Friday, December 13th, 2024 AT 1:35 PM
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KEN L
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Can you show mw where they go? I am not sure but I think we can figure it out.
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Saturday, December 14th, 2024 AT 10:12 AM

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