Beetle L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (ALH) (1998)
Radiator: Service and Repair
Radiator, removing and installing
Special tools and equipment
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VAG 1306 Drip tray for VAG 1202A
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VAG 1331 Torque wrench: 5 to 50 Nm (3.7 to 37 ft. lbs.)
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VAG 1921 Hose clip pliers
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Anti-freeze tester
Removing
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Drain coolant. See: Service and Repair
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Remove front panel: See: Body and Frame/Lock Carrier/Service and Repair/Procedures
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Disconnect coolant hoses from radiator.
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Disconnect connectors from thermo-switch.
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Remove ribbed belt tensioner.
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Remove radiator mounting bolts and take out radiator.
Note: Vehicles with A/C:
Warning
Do not open the A/C refrigerant circuit.
Note: To prevent damage to the condenser and to the refrigerant lines/hoses, make sure that the lines and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.
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Remove retaining clamp(s) from refrigerant lines.
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Before removing lock suport, fasten radiator to body
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To remove radiator, fasten condenser to the body.
Installing