Radiator: Service and Repair

Radiator, removing and installing





Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
^ Refractometer T10007
^ Drip tray V.A.G 1306
^ Pliers for spring type clips VAS 5024 A
^ Cooling system charge unit VAS 6096
^ Adapter V.A.G 1274/8
^ Torque wrench (5 to 50 Nm) V.A.G 1331

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required





^ Adapter V.A.G 1274/10

Removing
- Drain coolant.
- Remove front bumper.
- Pull off coolant hoses from radiator.





- Unbolt cooling coil for power steering fluid (arrows) and let hang free; Do not open hydraulic fluid circuit.
- Remove upper radiator securing clips and remove radiator toward front.

Vehicles with air conditioning
- Observe additional information and removal work.

Installing
Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal, noting the following:
- Fill with coolant.
- Check electrical connections and routing.
- Install front bumper.

Additional information and assembly work on vehicles with air conditioning

CAUTION! The air conditioning refrigerant circuit must not be opened.

Note: Do not bend or stretch lines or hoses as condenser and/or refrigerant lines/hoses may be damaged.

- Remove retaining clamp(s) from refrigerant lines.
- Unscrew 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.