Radiator, Fan Shroud and Coolant Fan Overview

Radiator, Fan Shroud and Coolant Fan Overview

Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

• The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm.

• Cover the coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and then open it slowly to release the pressure in the system.

Risk of injury through fan turning on automatically.

• Disconnect the connectors before working near the fan shroud.

• When the engine is warm the cooling system is under pressure. If necessary release pressure before commencing repair work.

• Secure all hose connections using hose clamps appropriate for the model type. Refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

• Hose clip pliers (V.A.G 1921) or spring-type clip pliers (VAS 5024 A) are recommended for installing spring-type clamps.

• Always replace gaskets and seals.

• Arrows on coolant pipes and coolant hoses must line up across from each other.






1 Coolant Fan (V7)

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Coolant Fan (V7) and Coolant Fan 2 (V177) ] Coolant Fan (V7) and Coolant Fan 2 (V177)

2 Nut

• 10 Nm

3 Fan Shroud

4 Lower Coolant Hose

• To connection for coolant regulator

5 Retaining Clip

6 Coolant Temperature Sensor (G62)

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (G62) ] Service and Repair

7 O-ring

• Replace if damaged

8 Upper Coolant Hose

• From coolant pump

9 O-ring

• Replace if damaged

10 Bolt

• 5 Nm

• To charge air cooler

11 Radiator

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Radiator ] Service and Repair

• After replacing replace entire amount of coolant

12 Nut

• 10 Nm

13 Bolt

• 5 Nm

• To cooler

14 Coolant Fan 2 (V177)

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Coolant Fan (V7) and Coolant Fan 2 (V177) ] Coolant Fan (V7) and Coolant Fan 2 (V177)