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Removing and installing coolant pump > < Removing and installing radiator fanV7 and radiator fan 2V177

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Removing and installing radiator
   
Removing and installing radiator
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Refractometer -T10007-
t  Hose clip pliers -VAS 6340-
t  Torque wrench (5…50 Nm) -V.A.G 1331-

Removing
–  Remove radiator fan -V7- and radiator fan 2 -V177- → Chapter.
–  Drain coolant → Chapter.
–  Remove front bumper → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.63.
–  Pull coolant hoses off radiator.
  Caution
To prevent damage to condenser or to refrigerant lines/hoses, ensure that the lines and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.
   
–  Remove bolts -1- from radiator mounting.
–  Swing radiator slightly to rear.
–  Remove condenser securing bolts -2-.
–  Remove radiator upwards.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing, note the following:
–  Install radiator from above.
–  Install front bumper → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.63.
–  Install radiator fan -V7- and radiator fan 2 -V177- → Chapter.
–  Fill with coolant → Chapter.
Specified torques:
  A19-0474
ComponentNm
Radiator mounting to lock carrier5
Condenser to radiator5
Cowling to radiator5

   

Removing and installing coolant pump > < Removing and installing radiator fanV7 and radiator fan 2V177