Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Golf Mk5 > Power unit | 4-cylinder injection engine, 2005? | Engine cooling | Removing and installing parts of cooling system

Removing and installing radiator

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Cooling system tester adapter -V.A.G 1274/8-

t	Drip tray -V.A.G 1306-

t	Spring-type clip pliers -VAS 5024/A-

t	Cooling system charge unit -VAS 6096-

t	Refractometer -T10007-

Removing radiator:

–	Drain coolant → Chapter.

–	Bring lock carrier into service position → General body repairs; Rep. Gr.50.

–	Pull coolant hoses off radiator.

–	Remove cowling with radiator fans → Chapter.

Note

To prevent damage to condenser or to refrigerant pipes and hoses, ensure that pipes and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.

–	Remove bolts -1- from radiator mounting.

–	Swing radiator slightly to back.

–	Remove condenser securing bolts -2-.

–	Remove radiator upwards.

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.

Torque settings

Component	Nm
Radiator mounting to lock carrier	5
Condenser to radiator	5
Cowling to radiator	5

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