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Removing and installing radiator
Removing and installing radiator
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Catch pan, e.g. -V.A.G 1306- or -VAS 6208-
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
  S19-0078
–  Unbolt cable clip -1- from the starter -arrow-.
   Lay cable with cable clip towards the rear.
–  Remove front bumper → Body Work; Rep. gr.63.
  S19-0079
–  Unscrew bolts for radiator bearing -arrows-.
–  Pull radiator with fan backwards and remove downwards.
Vehicles with air conditioning
  WARNING
Do not open the refrigerant circuit of the air conditioning system.
  S19-0080
–  Unscrew bolts for radiator bearing -arrows-.
–  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 bend condenser wires.
  S19-0083
–  Release the bolts securing the condenser -arrows- and remove radiator with fan.
Install
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Pay attention to the following:
   Tightening torque of screws for radiator mount and for securing the condenser: 5 Nm
–  Top up coolant → Chapter.
–  Re-adjust headlights on vehicles fitted with air conditioning.
  S19-0081

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