FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Radiator






Radiator

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Hose Clip Pliers (V.A.G 1921)

Removing

If there are small impressions on the fins. Refer to => [ Coolers, Condensers and Charge Air Coolers, Installing ] Coolers, Condensers and Charge Air Coolers, Installing.

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

- Remove fan shroud. Refer to => [ Fan Shroud ] Service and Repair.

- Remove air guide hose - arrows -.






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






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






Installing

Tightening specification, refer to => [ Radiator and Coolant Fan Overview ] Radiator and Coolant Fan Overview.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Air guides, installing with connector. Refer to => [ Hose Connections with Connector Couplings, Assembling ] Service and Repair

- Connect the coolant hose to the coupling. Refer to => [ Connect the Coolant Hose to the Coupling ] Radiator and Coolant Fan Overview.






- Install fan shroud. Refer to => [ Fan Shroud ] Service and Repair.

- Fill with coolant => [ Filling ] Service and Repair.