Removal And Installation: Radiator
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Drip Tray VAS 6208
- Hose Clip Pliers VAS 5024 A
Removing
If there are small impressions on the fins. Refer to COOLERS, CONDENSERS AND CHARGE AIR COOLERS .
Cover cap of expansion tank with rag and open carefully, as hot steam for example hot coolant may escape when opened.
-- Open cap of coolant expansion tank.
-- Disconnect the intake connection -1- using VAS 5024 A.
-- Remove intake connection at lock carrier -arrows- and remove it.
-- Remove the bolts -1- from above.
-- Remove noise insulation. Refer to Removal and Installation .
-- Remove the air duct -1 and 2- for charge air cooler.
-- Disconnect the connector -2-.
-- Remove bolts -3- and remove the fan shroud downward and off.
-- Place the VAS 6208 under engine.
-- Drain the coolant, by pulling off the lower coolant hose -arrows-.
-- Pull the connector -1- at left longitudinal member out of the retainer.
-- Remove retainer for cable connector -2-.
-- Disconnect the connector from the hood latch -1-
-- Disconnect upper coolant hose from radiator -2-.
-- Remove bolts -arrows- on rear side of radiator.
-- Lift radiator slightly and remove upward and off.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- For the correct tightening specifications, refer to RADIATOR AND COOLANT FAN OVERVIEW
-- Install air guide pipes and connector. Refer to HOSE CONNECTIONS WITH CONNECTOR COUPLINGS .
-- Fill with coolant. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM, DRAINING AND FILLING .