Radiator, removing and installing: Notes

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Radiator, Removing And Installing

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

• Refractometer T10007
• Drip Tray V.A.G 1306 or Drip Tray for VAS 6100 VAS 6208
• Torque wrench V.A.G 1331
• Spring-type clip pliers VAS 5024A

Removing 

• Drain coolant, refer to Cooling system, draining and filling  .
• Remove front bumper, refer to FRONT BUMPER .
• Pull off coolant hoses from radiator.
• Disconnect harness connector from thermal switch.

• Bring lock carrier into service position, refer to LOCK CARRIER SERVICE POSITION .
• Remove bolts from radiator and remove radiator with fans downward.

Vehicles with air conditioning:

• Observe additional information and removal work Additional information and assembly work on vehicles with air conditioning  under Radiator, removing and installing  .

Installing 

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

Fill with new coolant, refer to Cooling system, draining and filling  .