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Removing and installing parts of cooling system
Removing and installing radiator and radiator fan
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items
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◆ Pliers V.A.G 1921 for spring type clips
Removing
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‒ Drain coolant
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‒ Pull coolant hoses off radiator.
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‒ Pull connectors off thermoswitch and radiator fan.
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‒ Remove both radiator securing bolts.
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‒ Remove lock carrier with attachments:
=> General body repairs; Repair group 50; Lock carrier; Removing and installing lock carrier with grille
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‒ Lift out radiator, fan and air guide housing.
Vehicles with air conditioner:
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‒ Observe additional information and removal work => Page 19-14
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Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order, when doing this note the following:
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‒ Filling with coolant => Page 19-10
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‒ Electrical connections and routing:
=> Electrical system; Repair group 97
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‒ Check headlight adjustment and adjust if necessary:
=> Maintenance
Additional information and removal work on vehicles with air conditioner
Warning!
The air conditioner refrigerant circuit must not be opened.
Note:
To prevent damage to condenser also to the refrigerant pipes/hoses, ensure that the pipes and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.
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‒ Remove air filter housing with intake hoses.
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‒ Remove air conditioner fluid reservoir and allow to hang free.
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‒ Remove retaining clamp(s) from refrigerant pipes.
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‒ Remove condenser from radiator and pull forward as far as is possible.
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‒ Lift out radiator and fan.
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‒ Secure condenser to body so that refrigerant pipes/hoses are not stressed.
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