Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Golf Mk5 > Power unit | 4-cylinder injection engine (1.4 l direct injection engine, turbocharger and supercharger) | Engine cooling | Removing and installing parts of cooling system | Removing and installing radiator (engine codes BLG, BMY)

Removing and installing radiator (engine codes BLG, BMY)

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Refractometer -T10007-

t	Hose clip pliers -VAS 6340-

t	Torque wrench (5…50 Nm) -V.A.G 1331-

Removing

–	Bring lock carrier into service position → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.50.

–	Drain coolant → Chapter.

–	Pull coolant hoses off radiator.

–	Pull connectors off thermal switch and radiator fan.

–	Remove radiator securing bolts and remove radiator with fan downwards.

Note

To prevent damage to condenser or to refrigerant lines/hoses, ensure that the lines and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.

–	Remove retaining clamp(s) for refrigerant lines.

–	Unbolt condenser from radiator and secure to lock carrier.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing, note the following:

Filling with new coolant → Chapter.

–	Electrical connections and routing → Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations.

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