Radiator: Service and Repair

Radiator

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Refractometer (T10007)

• Drip Tray (V.A.G 1306) or 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 fan shroud. Refer to => [ Fan Shroud and Fans ] Service and Repair.

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

- Remove the front bumper.

- Remove the intake air guide bolts - arrows - from the lock carrier.






- Disconnect the coolant hoses from the radiator at the top and bottom (quick acting couplings).


To prevent damage to the Air Conditioning (A/C) condenser and the refrigerant lines, do not stretch, kink or bend the lines and hoses.

- Remove the bolts - arrows - from the radiator mounts.






- Remove the lower bolts - arrows - for the A/C condenser.






- Move the radiator and condenser toward the rear and out of the lower mount. While doing this, pull the lock carrier on the left mount - 1 - slightly downward.






- Remove the bolts for the refrigerant lines on the right side of the radiator - arrow -.






- Remove the upper bolts - arrows - for the condenser.






- Lift the radiator up and out.

Installing

- Install the radiator from above and secure it to the condenser.

- Install the radiator and condenser in the lower mounts.

- Place the upper radiator mount on the radiator and secure it to the lock carrier - arrows -.






- Install the front bumper.

- Connect the coolant hoses to the top and bottom of the radiator using their quick-release fasteners.

- Secure the intake air guide to the lock carrier.

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

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

Tightening Specifications