Radiator: Service and Repair

Radiator

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Refractometer (T10007)

• Drip Tray For VAS 6100 (VAS 6208)

• Hose Clip Pliers (VAS 6362)

• Adapter (V.A.G 1274/8)

• Cooling System Charge Unit (VAS 6096)

Removing

- Remove the noise insulation.

- Remove the front bumper cover.

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

- Drain the coolant. Refer to => [ Draining and Filling ] Procedures.

- Disconnect the coolant hoses from the radiator.

• The air guides are not illustrated.

- Remove the bolts - 1 - from the radiator brackets.






- Move the radiator and Air Conditioning (A/C) condenser toward the rear and out of the lower mount. While doing this, pull the lock carrier on the left mount - 1 - slightly downward.






- Push the radiator and A/C condenser to the left so that the right bolts are accessible. Remove the bolts - arrows -.






- Remove the side bolt - arrow - from the A/C condenser on radiator.






- Push the radiator and A/C condenser to the right so that the left bolts are accessible. Remove the bolts - arrows -.






- Secure the A/C condenser with a cable tie to the lock carrier.

- Remove the radiator downward.

Installing

- Install the radiator from the bottom and attach it to the A/C condenser.

- Install the radiator and A/C condenser into the lower mounts.

- Move the radiator and A/C condenser forward and attach the radiator bracket bolts - 1 -.






Further installation is performed in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

• Do not use the old coolant if a new radiator is being installed.

- Fill with coolant. Refer to => [ Draining and Filling ] Procedures.