Cooling system components, removing and installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volkswagen R32. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

When the engine is warm the cooling system is under pressure. If necessary release pressure before commencing repair work.
Hoses are secured with spring-type clips. In cases of repair only use spring-type clips.
The spring-type clip pliers VAS 5024A are recommended for installing spring-type clips.
When installing coolant hoses route stress-free, so that they do not come into contact with other components (observe markings on coolant connection and hose).

Perform leak test of cooling system using cooling system tester V.A.G 1274, adapter V.A.G 1274/8 and adapter V.A.G 1274/9.

Cooling system components (on body), assembly overview, refer to Cooling system components (on body), assembly overview

Cooling system components (on engine), assembly overview, refer to Cooling system components (on engine), assembly overview

Coolant hose connection diagram, refer to Coolant hose connection diagram

Coolant thermostat housing, assembly overview, refer to Coolant thermostat housing, assembly overview

Cooling system, draining and filling, refer toCooling system, draining and filling under Cooling system, draining and filling

Radiator, removing and installing, refer to Radiator, removing and installing

After-run coolant pump, checking, refer to After-run coolant pump, checking

Coolant fan, checking, refer to Coolant fan, checking

Coolant pump, removing and installing, refer to Coolant pump, removing and installing