Radiator, Removing And Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Drip Tray VAG1306 or Shop Crane - Drip Tray VAS6208
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm VAG1331
Hose Clip Pliers

Removing

-- Remove the air shroud with the radiator fans, refer to Coolant Fan -V7- AND Coolant Fan 2 - V177-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Drain the coolant, refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Open the spring clamps -arrows- and remove the coolant hoses from the radiator.

Fig 1: Identifying Spring Clamps And Radiator Coolant Hoses

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove the front bumper cover, refer to Front Bumper Cover .

Vehicles with A/C System

CAUTION:

To prevent damage to the condenser and the refrigerant lines, do not stretch, kink or bend the pipes and hoses.

-- Remove the air guides -3- at the bottom.

Fig 2: Identifying Condenser Bolts, Radiator Mount Bolts And Air Guides

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove the bolts -1- from the condenser.

Continuation for All Vehicles

-- Remove the bolts -2- from the radiator mounts.

-- Push the radiator to the rear and remove the radiator mounts (-item 9-).

-- Remove the radiator from its mounts in the lock carrier -item 10-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Fill the coolant, refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .

Tightening Specifications:

Component	Nm
Radiator mounting to lock carrier	7
Condenser to radiator	5
Air intake elbow to cooler	5