Hello to everyone!

While driving back to school the neck of the upper radiator hose broke on my 1889 190e (2.6) and I am seeking assistance on how to replace it.

Thanks in advance for everyone's help in advance.
(I've searched the DIY threads and there are no postings and I hope this is a straight forward repair/replacement)


BYI:
1. I have disconnected all three hoses.
2. I have disconnected the transmission lines.
3. The fan cover have been unattached but not removed (no space).

- None of the electric cooling fans in the front grill have been touched yet.

On the 2.6L, because of the extra length of the engine compared to the 2.3L four, Mercedes made the radiator upper mount removable. The mount is the metal bar that spans between the fenders. That top bar needs to be removed.

Thank you!!!

It is freezing cold outside but I will try to remove it today.

the ones i have removed in the past have had to have the front bumper removed in order to get to some bolts on the condenser

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1967 250 S
1967 280SE
1968 250S
1971 280 SE
1973 220
1974 280 S
1975 450 SEL
1976 220 D
1979 300SD
1983 300 SD
1985 230 TE euro
1986 280SL
1986 500 SEL euro
1986 190E 2.3
1990 300 SE
2003 C230 K
2004 C230 K
1987 560SEL
1987 300SDL now in canada
2005 C230
1998 C43 AMG Sold to DON
1993 190E 2.6
300TD Former daily driver Totaled
current:
R320 CDI
Ram 2500 Cummins

Would those bolts hold the radiator in place even with the top cross member removed? I unbolted the top cross member and something is holding the radiator down on the drivers' side. I am going to jack the front end up and see if I can get a better look from below at what might be holding it into place.

it has been a while since i have removed one, but i think the a/c condenser and the radiator are bolted to geather, the bumper is realively easy to remove, just four main boldts and two on each side, also remember to remove the temp sensor behind the licence plate.

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1967 250 S
1967 280SE
1968 250S
1971 280 SE
1973 220
1974 280 S
1975 450 SEL
1976 220 D
1979 300SD
1983 300 SD
1985 230 TE euro
1986 280SL
1986 500 SEL euro
1986 190E 2.3
1990 300 SE
2003 C230 K
2004 C230 K
1987 560SEL
1987 300SDL now in canada
2005 C230
1998 C43 AMG Sold to DON
1993 190E 2.6
300TD Former daily driver Totaled
current:
R320 CDI
Ram 2500 Cummins