Radiator And Coolant Fan Overview
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Audi TT and 2008 Audi TT. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.
- The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm.
- Cover the coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and then open it slowly to release the pressure in the system.
WARNING:
Risk of injury from coolant fan starting by itself.
- Before working in fan shroud area, disconnect electrical connectors.
NOTE:
When the engine is warm the cooling system is under pressure. If necessary release pressure before commencing repair work.
Secure all hose connections using hose clamps appropriate for the model.
Hose clip pliers V.A.G 1921 or spring type clip pliers VAS 5024 A are recommended for installing spring-type clamps.
Always replace gaskets and seals.
Arrows on coolant pipes and coolant hoses must line up across from each other.
If there are small impressions on the fins, refer to COOLERS, CONDENSERS AND CHARGE AIR COOLERS .
- Coolant Fan -V7-
- Removing and installing, refer to COOLANT FANS
- Nut
- 10 Nm
- Fan Rib
- Upper Coolant Hose
- To connection sleeve at cylinder head
- O-ring
- Replace if damaged
- Radiator
- Removing and installing, refer to RADIATOR
- After replacing replace entire amount of coolant
- O-ring
- Replace if damaged
- Lower Coolant Hose
- To connection for coolant regulator
- Bolt
- 5 Nm
- To charge air cooler
- Nut
- 10 Nm
- Bolt
- 5 Nm
- To cooler
- Coolant Fan 2 -V177-
- Removing and installing, refer to COOLANT FANS