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Radiator and Fan Overview






Radiator and Fan Overview






1 Upper Coolant Hose

From the coolant thermostat housing to the cylinder head.

2 O-ring

Replace if damaged.

3 Radiator

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

After replacing, replace the entire amount of coolant.

4 Gasket

5 Cap

Check using the cooling system tester (V.A.G 1274 B) and the adapter (V.A.G 1274/9). Refer to => [ Checking the Pressure Relief Valve in the Cap ] Testing and Inspection.

The pressure relief valve must open at 1.4 to 1.6 bar.

6 Connector

7 Bolt

3 Nm

8 Expansion Tank

Perform a leak test on the cooling system using the cooling system tester (V.A.G 1274 B) and the adapter (V.A.G 1274/8). Refer to => [ Cooling System, Checking for Leaks ] Testing and Inspection.

9 Bracket

For the radiator.

10 Bolt

5 Nm

11 Spacer Piece

For the refrigerant line bracket.

12 Support

Insert in the lock carrier.

13 Nut

5 Nm

14 Fan Shroud

15 Bolt

5 Nm

16 Coolant Fan 2 (V177)

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

17 Connector

18 Connector

19 Coolant Fan (V7)

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

With the coolant fan control module (J293).

20 Lower Coolant Hose

From the connection for the coolant flange.

21 Retaining Clip

22 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor on Radiator Outlet (G83)

23 O-ring

Always replace.