SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing radiator Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Base -T20174-, see equivalent → Anchor

t  Tray -T20173-, see equivalent → Anchor

Removal: –  Remove radiator cowl → Chapter.   WARNING Hot steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding. t  The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot. t  Cover filler cap on expansion tank with a cloth and open carefully to release pressure. –  Open the cap of the coolant expansion tank.

–  Place drip tray for workshop cranes -VAS 6208- beneath engine. –  Detach coolant hose (bottom) -1- from radiator (lift retaining clip).   Note Ignore position -2-.

–  Disconnect coolant hose -arrow- (top left) from radiator (pull out retaining clip).

–  Remove bolts -arrows- and take out radiator downwards. Installing l  Tightening torques → Chapter Reassembly is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: –  Install radiator cowl → Chapter. –  Fill up with coolant → Chapter.