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Possibly, sometimes its necessary to remove the main radiator to access the AC condenser, and that would require draining the cooling system.
Was the whole system empty - or just the header tank ?
Any other symptoms, High water temp, funny smells ?
Best to get a Diagnostic check before splashing out - An OBD2 reader would by the first step - you can buy them for under £20, or take it to a Garage for a check.
Be very careful that the basin spanner does not fly off. The amount of damage that can be done is frightening. You can buy individual sockets from any Halfords.
I added a lighter socket inside the glovebox (tapped into the existing socket). I use it to power the dashcam (the cable is tucked behind the headlining and behind the A pillar trim.
I needed to take the Glovebox out to do the install, but its a simple job and no wires are visible.
It turns off the internal movement sensors when the alarm is activated. Search "Locking the vehicle with exterior perimeter monitoring only" in the handbook.
I had a look at ServiceBox.....
At the very least the Rocker cover needs to come off, Maybe lots more. There is a part number for it, but as Neil has stated - its most likely to be part of a kit and not a simple job.