volkswagen Workshop Repair Guides

Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Additional information and removal instructions for vehicles with air conditioner > < Draining and filling cooling system
4 Cylinder Fuel injection Engine Mechanics (1.6L & 1.4L)
Removing and installing parts of cooling system
Removing and installing radiator and radiator fan

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items

  • ◆ Drip tray V.A.G 1306.
  • ◆ Hose clip pliers V.A.G 1921.
  • ◆ Torque wrench V.A.G 1331 (5...50 Nm).
  • ◆ Anti-freeze tester.

Removing

  • ‒ Drain coolant .
  • ‒ Pull coolant hoses of radiator.
  • ‒ Pull connectors off thermoswitch and radiator fan.
  • ‒ Remove radiator grille.
  • ‒ Remove air guides.
  • ‒ Remove radiator securing bolts and brackets.
  • ‒ Lift out radiator complete with fan cowling and fan.

Vehicles with air conditioning:

  • ‒ Observe additional information => Page 19-13.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order, when doing this note the following:

  • ‒ Filling with coolant => Page 19-10.

Additional information and removal instructions for vehicles with air conditioner > < Draining and filling cooling system