1.4 TSI engine (EA211) · Cooling · Radiator, radiator fan

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-
  • Guide pins - 3411-

Removing

Vehicles with air conditioner:

  • Remove front bumper cover ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 63; Front bumper
  • Move lock carrier to service position ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 50; Lock carrier; Moving to and from service position.

Continued for all vehicles:

  • Release and pull off connector -2- on radiator outlet coolant temperature sender - G83- -1-.
  • Open spring-type clip -arrow- and pull off coolant hose downwards.
  • Open spring-type clips -arrows-.
  • Pull upper coolant hose -1- off radiator -2-.
  • Unscrew securing bolts -arrows-.
  • Lift radiator out of lower mountings and press it slightly towards rear.

Vehicles with air conditioning system

  • Unscrew bolts -arrows-.
  • Do not stretch, kink or bend refrigerant lines and hoses.
  • Place condenser in lock carrier at front and secure it in place to prevent it from falling down.

Continued for all vehicles

  • Push a wide flat-bladed screwdriver at front and rear into the left fastener on the water radiator for charge air cooling circuit -1-.
  • Open latch by turning screwdriver in -direction of arrow A-.
  • In this position, slightly pull water radiator for charge air cooling circuit -1- on left side in -direction of arrow B- off radiator -2-.
  • Lower water radiator for charge air cooling circuit -1- further in -direction of arrow A-.
  • At the same time, push radiator for charge air cooling circuit -1- in -direction of arrow B-.
  • Detach water radiator for charge air cooling circuit -1- on right from mounting -arrow- on radiator -2-.
  • Secure water radiator for charge air cooling circuit -1- to prevent it from falling down.
  • Removing radiator.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. The following should be observed:

  • Insert water radiator for charge air cooling circuit -2- into right mounting.
  • Properly engage water radiator for charge air cooling circuit -2- in -direction of arrow- in mountings on radiator -1-.
  • Check firm seating by pulling.

Torque settings