Auxiliary radiator
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
Removing
- Drain coolant, refer to Coolant, draining and filling .
- Remove right front sound-proofing mat: Refer to NOISE INSULATION (GASOLINE ENGINES), ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW or NOISE INSULATION (DIESEL ENGINES), ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
- Remove fender liner, front right: Refer to 66 EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
- Remove front right air outlet: Refer to 63 BUMPER
- Remove windshield washer reservoir: Refer to 92 WINDSHIELD WIPER & WASHER SYSTEM
- Using pliers for spring band clips ( Hose Clip Pliers VAG 1921 ), pull coolant hoses off auxiliary radiator in engine compartment below right headlight - arrows -.
- Remove upper retaining screws - 1 - of auxiliary cooler.
- Remove lower retaining screws in front wheel housing from bracket.
- Carefully remove auxiliary radiator with its attachments from below.
Installing
Installation is in reverse sequence, but observe the following directions:
- Fill with coolant refer to Coolant, draining and filling .