Removal And Installation: Radiator

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.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Drip Tray VAS 6208
Hose Clip Pliers V.A.G 1921

Removing

NOTE:

If there are small impressions on the fins, refer to COOLERS, CONDENSERS AND CHARGE AIR COOLERS .

WARNING:

Cover cap of expansion tank with a rag and open carefully, as hot steam or hot coolant may escape when opening.

-- Open cap of coolant expansion tank.

-- Separate intake tubes -arrow- with the V.A.G 1921.

Fig 1: Separate Intake Tubes

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-- Disconnect front air intakes on lock carrier -1- and remove them.

-- Remove the bolts -1- from above.

Fig 2: Fan Shroud Bolts And Electrical Connector

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-- Remove center noise insulation fasteners -1 to 4-.

Fig 3: Center Noise Insulation Fasteners And Center Noise Insulation Panel

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-- Remove the air duct clamps -1 and 2- for charge air cooler.

Fig 4: Air Cooler Air Duct

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-- Remove air duct -arrows-.

Fig 5: Air Guide Hose

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-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

Fig 6: Fan Shroud Bolts And Electrical Connector

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-- 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-.

Fig 7: Identifying Coolant Hose Quick Acting Coupling

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-- Disconnect upper coolant hose from radiator -arrow-.

Fig 8: Identifying Upper Coolant Hose

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-- Remove bolts -arrows- on the rear side of radiator.

Fig 9: Identifying Radiator Bolts

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-- Lift radiator slightly and remove downward and off.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

For the correct tightening specifications, refer to RADIATOR AND COOLANT FAN OVERVIEW

-- Air guide pipes with connector, installing. Refer to HOSE CONNECTIONS WITH CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, ASSEMBLING .

-- Fill with coolant. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM, DRAINING AND FILLING .