Radiator: Service and Repair

Radiator

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Refractometer (T10007)

• Drip tray (VAG 1306) or drip tray for VAS 6100 (VAS 6208)

• Spring type clip pliers (VAS 5024 A)

• Cooling system charge unit (VAS 6096)

• Adapter (VAG 1274/8)

Removing

- Drain the cooling system. Refer to => [ Draining and Filling ] Draining and Filling.

- Remove the charge air hoses - arrows - from the charge air cooler.





- Disconnect the coolant hoses from radiator.

- Bring the lock carrier into the service position. Refer to

- For better positioning, place a approximately 80 mm long sleeve, for example, (3353), (3077) or from the (VW 540/1A) (old tool) at the right and left between the lock carrier and body.





- Remove the fan shroud with coolant fans. Refer to => [ Coolant Fan and Coolant Fan 2 ] Service and Repair.

- Remove the radiator bolts - arrows -.





- Remove the radiator downward.

Installing

Installation is performed in reverse order. When doing this note the following:

- When installing a new radiator, the old coolant must not be reused.

- Fill the cooling system. Refer to => [ Draining and Filling ] Draining and Filling.

Tightening Specifications