Removal And Installation: Radiator

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Refractometer T10007
• Adapter VAG 1274/8
• Drip tray VAG 1306 or drip tray for VAS 6100 VAS 6208
• Torque wrench (5-50 Nm) VAG 1331
• Spring type clip pliers VAS 5024A
• Cooling system charge unit VAS 6096

Removing 

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Remove the front bumper. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Bring the lock carrier into the service position. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Disconnect all coolant hoses from the radiator.

-- Remove the radiator fan shroud with fans. Refer to FAN SHROUD AND FANS .

-- Remove the bolts -1- from the radiator brackets.

Fig 1: Identifying Condenser Mounting Bolts

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-- Swing the radiator slightly toward the rear.

-- Remove the Air Conditioning (A/C) condenser bolts -2-.

-- Remove the side bolt -arrow- for the condenser on radiator.

Fig 2: Locating Side Bolt From Condenser On Radiator

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-- Remove the radiator up and out.

Installing 

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal, noting the following:

-- Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING .

Tightening Specifications