Radiator: Service and Repair

Radiator

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Refractometer (T10007)

• Drip Tray for VAS 6100 (VAS 6208)

• Hose Clip Pliers (VAS 6362)

• Cooling System Charge Unit (VAS 6096)

• Adapter (V.A.G 1274/8)

Removing

- Remove the front bumper.

- Remove the fan shroud with fans. Refer to => [ Fan Shroud with Fans ] Service and Repair.

- Drain the coolant. Refer to => [ Draining and Filling ] Draining and Filling.

- Disconnect the coolant hoses from the radiator.

• The air guides are not illustrated.

- Remove the radiator bolts - 1 - from the brackets.





- Move the radiator and Air Conditioning (A/C) condenser toward the rear and out of the lower mounts. While doing this, pull the lock carrier on the left mount - 1 - slightly downward.





- Push the radiator and A/C condenser to the left so that the right A/C condenser bolts are accessible. Remove the bolts - arrows -.





- Push the radiator and A/C condenser to the right so that the left A/C condenser bolts are accessible. Remove the bolts - arrows -.





- Remove the radiator downward.

Installing

- Install the radiator and secure the A/C condenser to it.

- Install the radiator and A/C condenser into the lower mounts.

- Move the radiator and A/C condenser forward and install the radiator bolts - 1 -.





Further installation is performed in reverse order.

• When installing a new radiator, the old coolant must not be reused.

- Fill the cooling system. Refer to => [ Draining and Filling ] Draining and Filling.