Procedures

Radiator, removing and installing
Special tools and equipment





^ VAG1306 drip tray





^ VAG1331 torque wrench (5 to 50 Nm)

Removing
- Drain coolant, Refer to Coolant..
- Remove front bumper:
- Remove coolant hoses from radiator.

Vehicles with automatic transmission
- Remove ATE lines from radiator:
Refer to Transmission and Drivetrain.

Continuation for all vehicles
- Unbolt cooling coil for power steering fluid (arrows) and let hang free; Do not open hydraulic fluid circuit.





- Remove upper radiator securing pins and remove radiator toward front.

Vehicles with A/C system
- Observe additional notes and repair work.

Installing
Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:

Vehicles with automatic transmission
- Attach ATF lines to radiator:
Refer to Transmission and Drivetrain.
- Check ATF level.
Refer to Transmission and Drivetrain.

Continuation for all vehicles
- Top up coolant, Refer to Coolant.
- For harness connectors and routing:
Refer to Wiring Diagrams.
- Install front bumper
- Check headlight adjustment, correct if necessary:

Additional notes and assembly steps for vehicles with A/C system

WARNING! Do not open refrigerant circuit for A/C system.

Note: Do not bend or stretch lines or hoses as condenser and/or refrigerant lines/hoses may be damaged.

- Unscrew retaining clamp(s) for refrigerant lines.
- Remove condenser from radiator and pull forward as far as possible.
- Secure condenser to body so that the refrigerant lines/hoses are not burdened.
- Pull out radiator between condenser and bumper.