SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing radiator t  Removing → Anchor. t  Installing → Anchor. Consult the equivalence table for tools and equipment according to applicability among Seat / VW / Audi / Skoda → Chapter. Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Used oil collection and extraction unit -VAG 1782-, see equivalent (only for vehicles with automatic gearbox) → Anchor

t  Tray -VAS 6208-, see equivalent → Anchor

t  Pliers for spring-loaded band-type clamps -VAS 6499-, see equivalent → Anchor Removing   Note Collect drained coolant in a clean container for re-use or disposal.   WARNING Hot vapour/hot coolant may escape when opening expansion tank. Cover cap with cloth and open carefully. –  Open cap on coolant expansion tank.

–  Release quick-fasteners -1- and -2- and take off front noise insulation. –  Remove the front bumper cover → exterior body installation work; Rep. gr.63.

–  Place the drip tray -VAS 6208- under the engine. –  Unscrew the drain plug -arrow- at coolant hose (bottom left) and drain off coolant.

–  Remove the coolant hose under the radiator -arrow-.

–  Detach coolant hose at top left of radiator -2-.   Note Ignore -item 1-. Vehicles with automatic gearbox:   Note

Observe rules for cleanliness when working on automatic gearbox → Rep. gr.00. –  Place used oil collection and extraction unit -VAG 1782- underneath. –  Remove ATF pipes (top -arrow- and bottom) from radiator: → Rep. gr.37. –  Tie ATF pipes up onto longitudinal member to prevent fluid escaping. All vehicles (continued):

–  Unplug electrical connectors (left and right) -1- for horns -2-. –  Unscrew nuts -3- and remove alarm horns -2-. –  Unscrew bolts-4- and remove front cross member -5-.

–  Unbolt left and right air guides from radiator -arrows-.

–  Unclip ambient temperature sensor -G17--item 2- from bracket. –  Remove the screws -3- and -4- of the cooling pipe of the steering auxiliary and press the cooling pipe to the side; the hydraulic tubes remain connected. –  Detach electrical connector -1- at high-pressure sender -G65-.   WARNING The air conditioning refrigerant circuit must not be opened. –  Unscrew securing bolts -arrows- for condenser.   Note To prevent damage to the air conditioning compressor and refrigerant pipes/hoses, ensure that the pipes and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent. –  Move the condenser with the connected lines downwards.

–  Release both retaining bolts for the radiator and lift off -arrows-. –  Swivel radiator forwards and lift off. Installing Reassembly is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: –  Fit the front bumper cover → Exterior body installation work; Rep. gr.63. –  Fill up with coolant → Chapter.   Note The coolant in the entire system must be changed if the radiator is renewed Vehicles with automatic gearbox: –  Secure the ATF pipes → Rep. gr.37. –  Check ATF level → Rep. gr.37. All vehicles (continued): –  Check headlight adjustment → Booklet301. Tightening torques

Components:	Nm
Condenser to lock carrier	6
Cooling loop of the power steering on the lock carrier	9