Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing radiator   Note t  Always replace gasket rings and seals. t  Raise vehicle with the lift platform → Chapter Special tools and workshop equipment required t  Torque wrench t  Wire Removing –  Drain coolant → Anchor.

–  Unplug plug connection -1- from thermoswitch - F18- and separate plug connections -2- and -3- at radiator shroud (press catches). –  Disconnect coolant hoses from the connection fittings at the radiator (pull off retaining clip). Vehicles with air conditioning

–  Unscrew the 4 bolts -arrows- attaching the condenser.   WARNING Do not open the refrigerant circuit of the air conditioning system.   Note In order to avoid damage to the condenser as well as to the refrigerant lines and hoses, ensure that the lines and tubes are not over-tensioned, kinked or bent.

–  Unscrew the holding clamp -arrow- for the refrigerant line. For all vehicles –  Remove both headlights: → Electrical System → Rep. Gr.94.

–  Unscrew the 4 bolts -arrows- attaching top radiator mount.

–  Unscrew the 4 bolts -arrows- attaching bottom radiator mount. Vehicles with air conditioning –  Pull out radiator and condenser slightly.

–  Take off bracket -arrow- for refrigerant line. For all vehicles –  Remove fan shroud (4 bolts).   Note When removing and installing the radiator, ensure that the radiator fins are not damaged. –  Carefully remove radiator downward. Install Installation is performed in the reverse order. Pay attention to the following points:

–  Tighten thermoswitch -1- to 35 Nm. –  Fit on brackets -2- and -3- at radiator as shown. –  Tighten bolts attaching radiator mounts and fan shroud to 10 Nm. –  On vehicles with air conditioning, tighten bolts attaching condenser and bracket for refrigerant lines to 10 Nm. –  Replace O-rings in the connection fittings of the coolant hoses. –  Insert and tighten the coolant drain plug. –  Top up coolant → Anchor. –  Install headlights: → Electrical System → Rep. Gr.94. –  Electrical connections and proper routing: → Current flow diagrams and Fitting locations.