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Radiator and Fan Shroud Overview






Radiator and Fan Shroud Overview






1 Expansion Tank

Perform a cooling system leak test using the cooling system tester (V.A.G 1274) and adapter (V.A.G 1274/8). Refer to => [ Cooling System, Checking for Leaks ] Testing and Inspection.

Check the cap using the cooling system tester (V.A.G 1274) and adapter (V.A.G 1274/9). Refer to => [ Cooling System, Checking for Leaks ] Testing and Inspection

2 Bolts

5 Nm

3 Connector

For the engine coolant level sensor.

4 Coolant Hose

Coolant hose connection diagram, refer to one of the following:

With a Manual Transmission, refer to => [ Coolant Hose Connection Diagram ] [1][2]Cooling System.

With a Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG(R)), refer to => [ Coolant Hose Connection Diagram ] [1][2]Cooling System.

5 O-ring

Replace if damaged.

6 Connector

7 Coolant Hose

Coolant hose connection diagram, refer to one of the following:

With a Manual Transmission, refer to => [ Coolant Hose Connection Diagram ] [1][2]Cooling System.

With a DSG(R), refer to => [ Coolant Hose Connection Diagram ] [1][2]Cooling System.

8 O-ring

Replace if damaged.

9 Radiator

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Radiator ] Radiator.

After replacing, replace the entire amount of coolant.

Coolant hose connection diagram, refer to one of the following:

With a Manual Transmission, refer to => [ Coolant Hose Connection Diagram ] [1][2]Cooling System.

With a Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG(R)), refer to => [ Coolant Hose Connection Diagram ] [1][2]Cooling System.

10 Coolant Hose

With a quick release coupling on the radiator for the charged air coolant circuit.

Coolant hose connection diagram, refer to one of the following:

With a Manual Transmission, refer to => [ Coolant Hose Connection Diagram ] [1][2]Cooling System.

With a DSG(R), refer to => [ Coolant Hose Connection Diagram ] [1][2]Cooling System.

11 O-ring

Replace if damaged.

12 Radiator, for Charged Air Cooler Circuit

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Radiator, for Charged Air Cooler Circuit ] Radiator, for Charged Air Cooler Circuit.

13 Bracket

14 Bolt

10 Nm

15 Radiator Mount

16 O-ring

Replace if damaged.

17 Coolant Hose

With a quick release coupling on the radiator for the charged air coolant circuit.

Coolant hose connection diagram, refer to one of the following:

With a Manual Transmission, refer to => [ Coolant Hose Connection Diagram ] [1][2]Cooling System.

With a Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG(R)), refer to => [ Coolant Hose Connection Diagram ] [1][2]Cooling System.

18 Radiator

19 Bolt

5 Nm

Quantity: 4

20 O-ring

Replace if damaged.

21 Coolant Hose

With a quick release coupling on the radiator.

Coolant hose connection diagram, refer to one of the following:

With a Manual Transmission, refer to => [ Coolant Hose Connection Diagram ] [1][2]Cooling System.

With a Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG), refer to => [ Coolant Hose Connection Diagram ] [1][2]Cooling System.

22 Nut

10 Nm

23 Fan Shroud

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Fan Shroud with Fan ] Fan Shroud with Fan.

24 Bolt

5 Nm

Quantity: 4

25 Coolant Fan (V7)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Coolant Fan ] Coolant Fan.

26 Right Coolant Fan (V35)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Coolant Fan ] Coolant Fan.