Radiator and Coolant Fan Overview

Radiator and Coolant Fan Overview

Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

• The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm.

• Reduce pressure by covering coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and carefully opening.

Danger of personal injury due to the coolant fan turning on by itself.

• Disconnect the connectors before working near the fan shroud.

• Secure all hose connections using hose clamps appropriate for the model. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

• The hose clip pliers (V.A.G 1921) or hose clip pliers (VAS 6340) are recommended for installing spring clamps.

• Always replace gaskets and seals.

• The arrows on the coolant pipes and ends of coolant hoses must align.






1 Bolt

• 2.5 Nm

2 Coolant Fan Control Module (J293)

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Coolant Fan Control Module (J293) ] Service and Repair

3 Bolt

• 5 Nm

4 Fan Shroud

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Radiator and Fan Shroud ] Radiator and Fan Shroud

5 Coolant Fan (V7)

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Coolant Fan (V7) and Coolant Fan 2 (V177) ] Coolant Fan (V7) and Coolant Fan 2 (V177)

6 Bolt

• 3.5 Nm

7 Rubber Buffer

8 Rubber Bushing

• For the radiator

9 Coolant Hose

• Lift the retaining clamp to remove

10 O-ring

• Replace

11 Coolant Hose

• Lift the retaining clamp to remove

12 O-ring

• Replace

13 Coolant Hose

• To the coolant reservoir

14 O-ring

• Replace

15 Radiator

• Removing and installing with the fan shroud, refer to => [ Radiator and Fan Shroud ] Radiator and Fan Shroud

• After replacing, replace entire amount of coolant.

16 Retaining Pin

• Disengage and remove using screwdriver

17 Rubber Buffer

18 Radiator Bracket

19 Bolt

• 5.5 Nm

20 Coolant Fan 2 (V177)

• Not with the 400 W fan activation

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Coolant Fan (V7) and Coolant Fan 2 (V177) ] Coolant Fan (V7) and Coolant Fan 2 (V177)

21 Bolt

• 5 Nm

Connect the Coolant Hose to the Coupling





- Remove the old O-ring - 2 - in the coolant hose - 3 -.

- Coat the new O-ring with coolant additive and insert it in the coolant hose.

- Press the coolant hose on to the coolant pipe - 1 - until you hear it engage.

- Press the coolant hose on again and pull to make sure the connection is engaged correctly.