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Cooling System Components Overview, Body Side






Cooling System Components Overview, Body Side






1 Cap

Pressure relief valve in cap, checking. Refer to => [ Pressure Relief Valve in Cap, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.

2 Connector

3 Stud Bolt

5 Nm

4 Expansion Tank

Cooling system, checking for leaks. Refer to => [ Cooling System, Checking for Leaks ] Testing and Inspection.

5 Sealing Strip

Only on the Passat.

6 O-ring

Replace if damaged.

7 Lower Coolant Hose

To the coolant thermostat housing.

8 Nut

5 Nm

9 Bolt

5 Nm

10 Coolant Fan 2 (V177)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Coolant Fan and Coolant Fan 2 ] Service and Repair.

11 Coolant Fan (V7)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Coolant Fan and Coolant Fan 2 ] Service and Repair.

With the coolant fan control module.

12 Connector

13 Fan Shroud

14 Radiator

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

After replacing, replace the entire amount of coolant.

15 Upper Coolant Hose

To the connecting piece on the cylinder head.