Radiator: Service and Repair

Radiator, removing and installing
Special tools equipment





- T10007 Refractometer
- V.A. G 1306 Drip tray
- V.A.G. 1331 Torque wrench (5 to 50 Nm)
- VAS 5024 Assembly tool for spring-type clips

Removing
- Drain coolant .





- Disconnect connectors from thermal switch -1- and coolant fan -2-.

- Pull coolant hoses quick release couplings off radiator.
- Remove securing screws for headlight and disconnect connections

Models with an air conditioning system
- Observe additional information and removal work.





- Remove the four bolts for the air conditioning system condenser.





- Remove bolt (arrow) on left of radiator for condenser bracket.





Continue for all models
- Remove radiator securing bolts and take radiator with fan out downward.

Installing
Installation is performed in reverse order to removal, considering the following:

Additional information and assembly work on models with an air conditioning system

CAUTION: The air conditioning system refrigerant circuit must not be opened.

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

- Remove retaining clamp(s) from refrigerant lines.
- Remover radiator securing bolts from side of radiator.
- Remove condenser from radiator.
- Secure condenser to body, so that refrigerant lines/hoses are not under stress.
- Swing radiator out downward.