Removing Radiator

Information 

• Some repairs are shown only on one side of the vehicle. 
• Some steps also have to be performed on the opposite side of the vehicle as well. 

1. Open coupling -1-  and pull off coolant line -2-  .

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   Coolant line

2. For the V6 Monoturbo: 

   Loosen clamp -1-  , pull pressure hose -2-  off the left and right charge-air coolers and set it aside.

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   Pressure hose on charge-air cooler

3. Lift up retaining clip -1-  using > T10118 - assembly tool  and disconnect coolant hose -2-  .

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   Coolant hose

4. Release and disconnect electric plug connection -1-  on the coolant temperature sensor.

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   Electric plug connection for coolant temperature sensor

5. Lift up retaining clip -1-  using > T10118 - assembly tool  and disconnect coolant hose -2-  .

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   Coolant hose

6. Unclip refrigerant line -1-  from holder -2-  .

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   Refrigerant line

7. Pull the radiator -1-  forward out of the vehicle.

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   Cooler

8. When replacing components: 

   Remove coolant distributor tubes.

   1. 8.1 Lift up retaining clips -1-  using > T10118 - assembly tool  .
   2. 8.2 Unscrew screws -2-  and remove coolant distributor tubes -3-  .

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   Coolant distributor tubes

9. When replacing components: 

   Unscrew screws -1-  and pull bracket -2-  up off the radiator.

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   Bracket