Radiator: Service and Repair

Radiator

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Refractometer (T10007)

• Drip tray (V.A.G 1306) or ( VAS 6208)

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Spring type clip pliers (VAS 5024 ) or spring type clip pliers (VAS 5024A )

• Bolt M8 x 100

• Sleeve, 80 mm long, for example engine/transmission holder supplementary set (VW 540/1 A)

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Adapter set for engine and transmission support ( VW 540/1 B)





Removing

- Drain coolant => [ Cooling System, Draining and Filling ] Cooling System, Draining and Filling.

- Remove the front piece.

- Pull off coolant hoses from radiator.

- Remove the connectors from the thermal switch and the radiator fan.

- Bring the lock carrier into service position. Radiator Support

- Support lock carrier using a sleeve - B -, 80 mm in length, e.g. from supplementary set for holding fixture (VW 540/1 A) and a bolt - A -, M8 x 100.





- Remove the radiator mounting bolts and remove the radiator downward.

With Air Conditioning

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

• To prevent damage to condenser and also to the refrigerant lines/hoses, ensure that the pipes and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.

- If necessary, remove the refrigerant line retaining clamp(s).

- To remove the radiator, secure the condenser to the lock carrier.

- Remove the condenser from the radiator.

Installing

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal, noting the following:

- Fill with coolant => [ Cooling System, Draining and Filling ] Cooling System, Draining and Filling.