Radiator

Radiator

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Drip tray for workshop crane (VAS 6208) or drip tray (V.A.G 1306)

• Hose clamp pliers (V.A.G 1921)

Removing

• All cable ties opened or cut during engine removal must be reinstalled at the same locations during installation.

- Activate vehicle lifting mode.

- Remove cover above coolant reservoir - arrows -.





CAUTION!
Cover cap of expansion tank with rag and open carefully, as hot steam i.e. hot coolant may escape when opening.

- Open cap of coolant expansion tank.

- Remove both front wheels.

• Secure brake discs using a wheel bolts.

- Loosen quick-release fasteners - 1 - and remove front noise insulation.





- Place drip tray for workshop crane (VAS 6208) or drip tray (V.A.G 1306) under engine.





- Disconnect coolant hose - arrow - from left coolant pipe and drain coolant.

- Disconnect lower right coolant hose - arrow - from auxiliary cooler and drain the remaining coolant.





- Remove coolant hoses - 1 - and - 2 - at radiator by releasing the retaining clips.





- Remove front part of wheel housing liner at front left and right.

- Remove front bumper cover.

- Separate electrical connector - 1 - for mass air flow (MAF) sensor (G70).





- Disconnect air duct hose - 4 - at intake manifold.

- Unhook retainer for connections - 2 - and - 3 - at upper part of air filter housing.

- Remove bolts - arrows -.

- Remove upper part of right air filter housing.

- Disconnect upper coolant hose - arrow - from radiator by releasing the retaining clip.





- Disconnect harness connector - 2 - and free up the wiring.





- Remove bolts - 1 -.

- Detach air duct for auxiliary cooler.

- Disconnect electrical connectors - 1 to 6 - and free up electrical wires.





- To remove bracket for Outside Air Temperature Sensor (G17), rotate 90° clockwise.

- Unclip electrical harness connectors - 1 - and - 2 - from braces.





- Remove bolts - arrows -.

- Remove bumper with braces.

- Remove air guide at left and right - arrows -.





CAUTION!
The air conditioning refrigerant circuit must not be opened.

• Do not bend or stretch lines or hoses as A/C compressor and/or refrigerant lines/hoses may be damaged.

- Remove bolts - arrows -.





- Pivot condenser with power steering cooler downward.

- Tie up condenser to vehicle.

- Remove both brackets for radiator - arrows -.





- Pivot upper radiator forward slightly and lift it out from the lock carrier.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

• Secure all hose connections using hose clamps appropriate for the model type.

• During installation, all cable ties must be re-installed at the same location.

- Install front bumper cover.

- Deactivate the vehicle lifting mode.

- Fill with coolant => [ Filling ] Procedures.

Tightening Specifications