Radiator: Service and Repair

Radiator, removing and installing
Special tools, repair equipment, testers, measuring instruments and other items required





^ Refractometer T10007
^ Drip tray VAG 1306
^ Torque wrench (5 50 Nm) VAG 1331
^ Assembly tools for spring clips VAS 5024

Removing
^ Remove front bumper:
^ Drain off coolant.
^ Remove coolant hose couplers from top and bottom of radiator.





^ Remove air ducts on left and right of radiator -arrows-.





^ Disconnect connector -1- from air conditioner pressure switch -F129-.
^ Disconnect connector -2- from ambient temperature sensor.
^ Move both wires clear.

CAUTION: Air conditioner refrigerant circuit must not be opened.





^ Unbolt condenser -arrows- from radiator.

Note: To prevent damage to condenser and refrigerant lines/hoses ensure that lines and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.

^ Carefully swivel condenser downward and set down.





^ Release two retaining bolts for radiator and pull out upward -arrows-.
^ Swivel radiator forward out of lock carrier and lift out.

Installing
Install in reverse order:
^ Fill coolant system.
^ Install front bumper: