Radiator, removing and installing: Notes

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Radiator, Removing And Installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Refractometer T10007
Drip Tray V.A.G 1306 or Drip Tray for VAS 6100 VAS 6208
Torque wrench V.A.G 1331
Spring-type clip pliers VAS 5024A

Removing

Drain coolant, refer to Cooling system, draining and filling .
Remove front bumper, refer to FRONT BUMPER .
Pull off coolant hoses from radiator.
Disconnect harness connector from thermal switch.

Bring lock carrier into service position, refer to LOCK CARRIER SERVICE POSITION .
Remove bolts from radiator and remove radiator with fans downward.

Vehicles with air conditioning:

Observe additional information and removal work Additional information and assembly work on vehicles with air conditioning under Radiator, removing and installing .

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

Fill with new coolant, refer to Cooling system, draining and filling .