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Removing and installing parts of cooling system
Removing and installing radiator
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items
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◆ Drip tray V.A.G 1306
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◆ Pliers V.A.G 1921 for spring type clips
Removing
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‒ First remove radiator grille and trim.
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‒ Remove left-hand headlight:
=> Electrical system; Repair group 94; Servicing headlights.
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‒ Drain coolant
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‒ Pull coolant hoses off radiator.
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‒ Pull connectors off thermoswitch.
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‒ Remove catch plate for bonnet lock.
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‒ Remove radiator securing bolts and take out radiator to the front.
Vehicles with air conditioner:
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‒ Observe additional information and removal work => Page 19-13
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Installing
Installing is basically in the reverse order but note following:
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‒ Filling with coolant => Page 19-9
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‒ Electrical connections and routing:
=> Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations
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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 skirt from front bumper.
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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 radiator out carefully, forwards.
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‒ Secure condenser to body so that refrigerant pipes/hoses are not stressed.
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