Radiator

Radiator

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1783)

Removing

- Drain the coolant. Refer to => [ Draining and Filling ] Service and Repair.

- Remove the cover for the intake air duct; disengage the side clips to do so - arrows -.






- Unclip the air duct from the lock carrier air duct, disengage the clips to do so - arrows -.






- Remove the air duct and the intake air duct.

- Remove the air duct bolts - arrows - from the lock carrier and remove the air duct.






- Remove the fan shroud. Refer to => [ Fan Shroud ] Fan Shroud.

- Remove the upper coolant hose - arrow - from the radiator.






- Remove the bolts - 1 and 2 - and remove the radiator.






Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. When doing this note the following:

• Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Radiator, Fan Shroud and Coolant Fans Overview ] Radiator, Fan Shroud and Coolant Fans Overview.

- Check the coolant level. Refer to => [ Draining and Filling ] Service and Repair.