Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Fabia Mk1 > Power unit | 1.4/51; 55; 59 kW TDI PD Engine | Engine cooling | Cooling system

Removing and installing radiator

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Catch pan, e.g. -VAS 6208-

t	Pliers for spring strap clamps

Removing

–	Drain coolant → Chapter.

–	Disconnect plug -1- from thermo-switch for radiator fan -F18- and disconnect plug -2- at the fan shroud.

To do so press the latch clips.

There are 2 plug connections on vehicles fitted with air conditioning.

–	Separate the coolant hose from the radiator at the top and bottom of the connection fittings.

To do so pull the retaining clip -3- up to the stop and remove the quick coupling towards the rear.

Vehicles without air conditioning

–	Unbolt cable clip -1- from the starter -arrow-.

Lay cable with cable clip towards the rear.

–	Remove front bumper → Body Work; Rep. gr.63.

–	Unscrew bolts for radiator bearing -arrows-.

Tightening torque: 5 Nm

–	Pull radiator with fan backwards and remove downwards.

Vehicles with air conditioning

WARNING

Do not open the refrigerant circuit of the air conditioning system.

–	Unscrew bolts for radiator bearing -arrows-.

Tightening torque: 5 Nm

–	Remove the lock carrier with component parts → Body Work; Rep. gr.50.

Attach the condenser with the radiator to the engine or support.

Note

t	Do not suspend the condenser to the wires.

t	Do not fold the condenser wires.

–	Release the bolts securing the condenser -arrows- and remove radiator with fan.

Tightening torque: 5 Nm

Install

Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Pay attention to the following:

–	Top up coolant → Chapter.

–	Re-adjust headlights on vehicles fitted with air conditioning.

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