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Checking cooling system for leaks > < Removing and installing radiator fan V7 and radiator fan 2 V177
Removing and installing radiator
   
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
  A19-0474
ComponentNm
Radiator mounting to lock carrier5
Condenser to radiator5
Cowling to radiator5

   

Checking cooling system for leaks > < Removing and installing radiator fan V7 and radiator fan 2 V177