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Special tools, workshop equipment, test and measuring appliances and auxiliary items required
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◆ T10007 Refractometer
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◆ V.A.G 1306 Drip tray
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◆ V.A.G 1331 Torque wrench (5...50 Nm)
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◆ VAS 5024 Assembly tool for spring-type clamps
Removing
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‒ Remove noise insulation tray.
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‒ Remove radiator grille and trim.
=> General body repairs, Exterior; Repair group 66; Trim; Removing and installing radiator grille with trim frame
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‒ Drain coolant
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‒ Pull coolant hoses off radiator with assembly tool for spring-type clamps VAS 5024.
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‒ Pull connectors off thermo-switch and radiator fan.
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‒ Remove catch plate for bonnet lock.
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‒ Remove radiator securing bolts and take out radiator to the front.
Vehicles with air conditioning system:
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‒ Observe additional information and removal work => Page 19-18
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Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order, when doing this note the following:
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‒ Electrical connections and routing:
=> Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations
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‒ Check headlight adjustment and adjust if necessary:
=> Maintenance
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‒ Filling with coolant => Page 19-11
Additional information and removal work on vehicles with air conditioner
Warning!
The air conditioning system refrigerant circuit must not be opened.
Note:
To prevent damage to condenser and also to the refrigerant lines/hoses, ensure that the pipes and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.
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‒ Remove retaining clamp(s) from refrigerant pipes.
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‒ Unbolt condenser from radiator and secure to lock carrier.
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