Removing and installing radiator

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Refractometer - T10007 A-
• Hose clamp pliers - VAS 6340-
• Torque wrench (5 … 50 Nm) - V.A.G 1331-

Removing

• Remove front bumper ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 63; Front bumper; Removing and installing front bumper.
• Bring lock carrier into service position ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 50; Body - front; Lock carrier service position.
• Drain coolant ⇒ 1.6 Draining and adding coolant.
• Pull coolant hoses off radiator.
• Pull connectors off thermal switch and radiator fan.
• Remove radiator securing bolts and remove radiator with fan downwards.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Filling with new coolant ⇒ 1.6 Draining and adding coolant.

• Electrical connections and routing ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations.

Additional information and assembly work for vehicles with air conditioner

• Remove retaining clamp(s) for refrigerant lines.
• Unbolt condenser from radiator and secure to lock carrier.