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Golf Mk5

Removing and installing radiator, Golf and Eos
   
Removing and installing radiator, Golf and Eos
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Adapter for cooling system tester -V.A.G 1274/8-
t  Drip tray -V.A.G 1306-
t  Spring-type clip pliers -VAS 5024A-
t  Cooling system charge unit -VAS 6096-
t  Refractometer -T10007-

Removing radiator
–  Drain coolant → Chapter.
   
–  Remove charge air hoses -arrows-.
–  Bring lock carrier into service position → General body repairs; Rep. gr.50.
–  Pull coolant hoses off radiator.
–  Remove cowling together with radiator fan → Chapter.
  Note
To prevent damage to condenser or to refrigerant lines and hoses, ensure that lines and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.
  N10-10090
–  Remove bolts -arrows- from radiator.
–  Remove radiator downwards.
Installing radiator
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing, note the following:
–  If a new radiator is installed, the old coolant may not be reused.
–  Fill with coolant → Chapter.
Specified torques → Chapter.
  A19-0487

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