Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Octavia Mk2 > Drive unit | Engine 2.0/103 kW TDI PD, 2.0/100 kW TDI PD | Engine cooling | Removing and installing parts of the cooling system | Removing and installing radiator for engine with engine identification characters BKD, AZV

Removing and installing radiator for engine with engine identification characters BKD, AZV

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Catch pan for workshop crane, e.g. -VAS 6208-

t	Pliers for spring strap clamps

Removing

–	Switch off the ignition and pull out the ignition key.

Note

Collect drained coolant in a clean container for proper disposal or reuse.

WARNING

Hot steam or hot coolant may escape when the coolant expansion reservoir is opened. Cover the cap with a cloth and open carefully.

–	Open the cap of the coolant expansion reservoir.

–	Remove fan shroud for radiator fan -V7- and right radiator fan -V35- → Chapter.

–	Remove connecting hose for right charge air pipe; to do so raise the retaining clips.

WARNING

Shut off the opening of the charge air cooler, e.g. with a clean foam piece, so that no coolant can penetrate.

–	Place a catch pan under the engine.

–	Remove the bottom coolant hose from the radiator; to do so pull the retaining clip -arrow-.

–	Pull off coolant hose at top of radiator -arrow-.

–	Screw out screws -arrows- and remove the radiator upwards.

Install

Installation occurs in reverse order to removal. Pay attention to the following:

t	Tightening torques: → Chapter

–	If a new radiator is installed, the old (drained) coolant must not be reused.

–	Top up coolant → Chapter.

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