Golf L4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (ACC) Can (1993)
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Cap. Test Pressure: 1.3-1.5 bar (19-22 psi).
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Coolant Fan Control Thermal Switch - Torque Specification: 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.). Switching temperatures:
1st Stage
ON: 92-97°C (197-206°F)
OFF: 84-91°C (183-195°F)
2nd Stage
ON: 99-105°C (210-221°F)
OFF: 91-98°C (195-208°F)
Removal
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Drain coolant. Refer to Cooling System, Service and Repair See: Service and Repair
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Remove front bumper, refer to Body and Frame. Refer to Body and Frame, Bumper, Service and Repair. See: Body and Frame/Bumper/Front
Bumper/Service and Repair
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Disconnect coolant hoses from radiator.
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Disconnect harness connectors from coolant fan control thermal switch and coolant fan.
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Remove headlights. Refer to Lighting and Horns, Headlamp, Service and Repair. See: Lighting and Horns/Headlamp/Service and Repair
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Remove both radiator mounting bolts and remove radiator toward the front.
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On models with A/C, proceed as follows:
Notes:
DO NOT open A/C refrigerant circuit.
To prevent damage to condenser and to refrigerant lines/hoses, DO NOT stretch or kink them.
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Remove Air Cleaner.
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Remove both radiator mounting bolts.
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Remove retaining clamps from A/C refrigerant lines.
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Separate condenser from radiator and pull it forward as far as possible.
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Remove radiator between condenser and lock carrier (radiator support).
INSTALLATION
Install in reverse order of removal.