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Fuel supply, gas operation > < Draining and filling cooling system
4-cyl. Diesel engine, Mechanics
Removing and installing parts of cooling system
Removing and installing radiator
 
W19-0019

Special tools, workshop equipment, test and measuring appliances and auxiliary items required

  • ◆ T10007 Refractometer
  • ◆ V.A.G 1306 Drip tray
  • ◆ V.A.G 1331 Torque wrench (5...50 Nm)
  • ◆ VAS 5024 Assembly tool for spring-type clamps

Removing

  • ‒ Remove noise insulation tray.
  • ‒ Remove radiator grille and trim.

=> General body repairs, Exterior; Repair group 66; Trim; Removing and installing radiator grille with trim frame

  • ‒ Remove left-hand headlight:

=> Electrical system; Repair group 94; Headlights; Assembly overview: Headlight

  • ‒ Drain coolant .
  • ‒ Pull coolant hoses off radiator with assembly tool for spring-type clamps VAS 5024.
  • ‒ Pull connectors off thermo-switch and radiator fan.
  • ‒ Remove catch plate for bonnet lock.
  • ‒ Remove radiator securing bolts and take out radiator to the front.

Installing

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

Filling with new coolant => Page 19-12 .

  • ‒ Electrical connections and routing:

=> Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations

  • ‒ Check headlight adjustment and adjust if necessary:

=> Maintenance

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