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.