Cooling system components (on body), assembly overview

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Fig 1: Cooling System Components (On Body), Assembly Overview

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

1 - Radiator

Removing and installing, refer to Radiator, removing and installing
After replacing replace entire amount of coolant

2 - O-ring

Replace if damaged

3 - Upper coolant hose

Secured to radiator with a retaining clip
Ensure seated tightly
Coolant hose connection diagram, refer to Coolant hose connection diagram

4 - Air shroud

5 - 10 Nm

6 - Auxiliary fan

Only vehicles with optional equipment

7 - Fan ring

8 - Retaining clip

Check for secure seat

9 - Connector

10 - Radiator fan

11 - Bracket

For fan connector

12 - Lower coolant hose

Secured to radiator with a retaining clip
Ensure seated tightly
Coolant hose connection diagram, refer to Coolant hose connection diagram

13 - O-ring

Replace

14 - Coolant fan control (FC) thermal switch F18 , 35 Nm

For electric fan
Switch temperatures:
1st stage on: 92 to 97 ° C, off: 84 to 91 ° C
2nd stage on: 99 to 105, off: 91 to 98 ° C

15 - Bracket

For radiator
Note installation position

16 - 15 Nm