SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing radiator with radiator cowl t  Removing → Anchor t  Installing → Anchor Check the tool and equipment equivalence table according to the applicability between 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 the Sealing plug of the coolant expansion tank.

–  Loosen the fasteners -2-, -3- and -5- and remove the front noise insulation. –  Remove the front bumper trim → Rep. gr.63. –  Place the drip tray -VAS 6208- under the engine.

–  Open the drain screw -1- on the coolant hose and let the coolant drain. Then disconnect the connecting support -2- from the radiator.

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

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

–  Take electrical connectors -1- and -2- out of retainer and disconnect them. –  Move electrical wiring clear.

–  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-.

–  Remove air ducts in front of charge air coolers (left and right) -arrows-.

–  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 Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence; 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.