SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing radiator t  Removing → Anchor t  Fitting → Anchor Consult the equivalence table for tools and equipment according to applicability among Seat / VW / Audi / Skoda → Chapter. Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Collecting tray -VAS 6208-, see equivalent → Anchor

t  Pliers for spring-loaded band-type clamps -VAS 6499-, see equivalent → Anchor Removing   Note Collect drained coolant in a clean container for re-use or disposal.   WARNING Hot vapour/hot coolant may escape when opening expansion tank. Cover cap with cloth and open carefully. –  Open cap on coolant expansion tank. –  Remove front bumper cover → Rep. gr.63.

–  Place the drip tray -VAS 6208- under the engine. –  Unscrew the drain plug -arrow- at coolant hose (bottom left) and drain off coolant.

–  Remove the coolant hose under the radiator -arrow-.

–  Remove the coolant hose -1- at the top of the cooler.

–  Remove bolts -arrows-. –  Remove air ducts -1- and -2-.

–  Unplug electrical connectors (left and right) -1- for horns -2-. –  Unscrew nuts -3- and remove alarm horns -2-. –  Unscrew bolts-4- and remove front cross member -5-.

–  Unbolt left and right air guides from radiator -arrows-.

–  Unclip ambient temperature sensor -G17--item 2- from bracket. –  Remove the screws -3- and -4- of the cooling pipe of the steering auxiliary and press the cooling pipe to the side; the hydraulic tubes remain connected. –  Detach electrical connector -1- at high-pressure sender -G65-.   WARNING The air conditioning refrigerant circuit must not be opened. –  Unscrew securing bolts -arrows- for condenser.   Note To prevent damage to the air conditioning compressor and refrigerant pipes/hoses, ensure that the pipes and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent. –  Move the condenser with the connected lines downwards.

–  Release both retaining bolts for the radiator and lift off -arrows-. –  Swivel radiator forwards and lift off. –  Detach radiator. Installing l  Tightening torque → Chapter „Radiator and radiator fan: Assembly overview“ Reassembly is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: –  Install the front cover of the bumper → Rep. gr.63.

–  Connect coolant hose with plug-in connector to coolant pipe → Fig. –  Fill up with coolant → Chapter.   Note The coolant in the entire system must be changed if the radiator is renewed.