Radiator: Service and Repair

Radiator Removing and Installing

Special tools and equipment



^ Drip tray VAG 1306



^ VAG 1331 Torque wrench (5 to 50 Nm)




Component View
1. Radiator - after replacing radiator replace engine coolant
2. Securing clip
3. Securing rubber
4. Upper coolant hose - secured to radiator with retaining clip
5. Rubber washer
6. Radiator fan - V7 - Electric fan is optional
7. Fan ring - Clipped into air ducting and secured with securing bolt (item 8)
8. Locking bolt.
9. Bolt - Tighten to: 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
10. 2-pin connector
11. Lower coolant hose - secured to radiator with retaining clip
12. O-ring - replace if damaged
13. Black 3 pin Connector for radiator fan thermo switch
14. Radiator fan thermo switch -F18-, for electric fan. Tighten to: 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)
15. Seal - always replace
16. Drain screw. Tighten to: 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)

Removing
- Drain coolant. Refer to Cooling System, Service and Repair. Service and Repair
- Remove front bumper. Refer to Bumper, Service and Repair. Service and Repair
- Pull coolant hoses off radiator.
- Disconnect connectors from thermo-switch.

Vehicles with automatic transmission
- Remove ATF lines/hoses from radiator.

Removing continued for all vehicles



- Unbolt power steering hydraulic oil cooling line (arrows) and ensure it is free. Do not open hydraulic oil circuit.
- Remove upper radiator securing clips and take radiator out forward.

Vehicles with air conditioner
- Observe additional information and removal instructions.

Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order, when doing this note the following:

Vehicles with automatic transmission
- Check ATF level.

Installing continued for all vehicles
- Fill with coolant.
For electrical connections and routing: Refer to Powertrain Management.
- Install front bumper.
- Check headlight alignment and adjust if necessary.

Additional information for vehicles with A/C

WARNING: The air conditioner refrigerant circuit must not be opened.

Note: To prevent damage to the condenser and to the refrigerant lines/hoses, ensure that the lines and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.

- Remove retaining clamp(s) from refrigerant lines.
- Remove condenser from radiator and pull forward as far as possible.
- Secure condenser to body so that refrigerant lines/hoses are not stressed.
- Pull radiator out between condenser and lock carrier.