Radiator, 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.
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Refractometer T10007
- Drip tray V.A.G 1306
- Torque wrench V.A.G 1331
- Spring-type clip pliers VAS 5024A
Removing
- Remove sound insulation pan, along with left and right sides: Refer to 50 BODY, FRONT
- Remove front bumper cover: Refer to 63 BUMPER
- Bring lock carrier into service position: Refer to 50 BODY, FRONT
- Drain coolant, refer to Cooling system, draining and filling under Cooling system, draining and filling .
- Remove quick acting couplings of coolant hoses from radiator.
- Remove connectors from thermal switch and radiator fans.
- Remove fastening bolts from radiator and remove radiator with fans downward.
Additional information and assembly work on vehicles with air conditioning
CAUTION:
The air conditioning refrigerant circuit must not be opened.
NOTE:
- To prevent damage to condenser and also to the refrigerant lines/hoses, ensure that the pipes and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.
- Remove retaining clamp(s) from refrigerant lines.
- Remove condenser from radiator and fasten to lock carrier.
Installing
Installation is performed in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Fill with new coolant, refer to Cooling system, draining and filling under Cooling system, draining and filling .