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Radiator and Coolant Fan, Removing and Installing|Page 2006 > < Heater Core|Service and Repair|Page 2001
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Radiator: Service and Repair
Radiator and Coolant Fan, Removing and Installing

Radiator and coolant fan, removing and installing

Special tools and equipment
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T10007 Refractometer

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VAG 1306 Drip tray

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VAG 1331 Torque wrench (5 50 Nm)

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VAS 5024 Assembly tool for spring-type clips

Removing
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Remove center, left and right insulation trays:

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Pull connectors off thermal switch and coolant fan.

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Removing front bumper

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Bring lock carrier into service position

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Drain coolant.

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Pull out upper coolant hose retaining clip -arrow and remove coolant hose from radiator quick release coupling.

Models with air conditioning:
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Observe additional information and removal work, Refer to Cooling System, Service and Repair,Additional Information and Assembly Work on
Models With Air Conditioning.

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Remove radiator securing bolts from side of radiator and take radiator with fans out downward.

Installing
Install in reverse sequence; note the following points:
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Check electrical connections and routing:
Refer to Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component Locations

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Fill with coolant.

Radiator and Coolant Fan, Removing and Installing|Page 2006 > < Heater Core|Service and Repair|Page 2001