Radiator: Service and Repair

Radiator, removing and installing





Special tools equipment
^ T10007 Refractometer
^ V.A.G 1306 Drip tray
^ V.A.G 1331 Torque wrench (5 to 50 Nm)
^ VAS 5024 Assembly tool for spring-type clips

Removing
- Drain coolant.





- Disconnect connectors from thermal switch -1- and coolant fan -2-.
- Remove front bumper.
- Bring lock carrier into service position. [1][2]Procedures
- Pull coolant hoses quick release couplings off radiator.
- Remove securing screws for headlight and disconnect connections.

Vehicles with air conditioning
- Observe additional information and removal work.





- Remove four bolts for air conditioning condenser.





- Remove bolt (arrow) on left of radiator for condenser bracket.

Continued for all models





- Remove radiator securing bolts and take radiator with fan out downward.

Installing
Installation is performed in reverse order to removal, considering the following:
Electrical connections and routing.
- Fill with coolant.

Additional information and assembly work on models with air conditioning

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

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

- Remove retaining clamp(s) from refrigerant lines.
- Remover radiator securing bolts from side of radiator.
- Remove condenser from radiator.
- Secure condenser to body, so that refrigerant lines/hoses are not under stress.
- Swing radiator out downward.