Special tools and equipment required
- Drip tray V.A.G 1306
- Hose clip pliers V.A.G 1921
Removing
| WARNING | Cover cap of expansion tank with rag and open carefully, as hot steam i.e. hot coolant may escape when opening. |
- Open filler cap on coolant expansion tank.
- Remove fasteners -1...3- and center sound insulation.
- Place drip tray V.A.G 1306 under engine.
- Turn drain plug (arrow) on radiator counter-clockwise. If necessary install a drain hose to connection.
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- In addition, remove lower coolant hose at After-run coolant pump -V51- (arrow) and drain remaining coolant.
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- Disconnect electrical connector -1-.
- Disconnect coolant hose -2-.
- Pull After-run coolant pump -V51- downward out of rubber retainers. If necessary, spray with silicone-free lubricant.
Installing
Installation is performed in the reverse order. Note the following
- Fill cooling system. Refer to «Cooling system, draining and filling»(ref-276269-S04050758062008010300000) .
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1 - Coolant fan -V7
- Removing and installing. Refer to «Coolant fan -V7- and Coolant fan -2- -V177-, removing and installing»(ref-276269-S42427247122008010300000)
2 - Retaining clips
- For electrical wiring going to fans
- Check for firm attachment
3 - Coolant Fan Control (FC) thermal switch -F18
- Tighten to 35 Nm
4 - Seal
- Replace
5 - Coolant hose
- To disconnect, release retaining clip
6 - O-ring
- Replace
7 - Radiator
- Removing and installing. Refer to «Radiator, removing and installing»(ref-276269-S03116130422008010300000)
- After replacing, fill with new coolant
8 - 15 Nm
9 - Bracket for radiator
- Note installed position
10 - 10 Nm
11 - 10 Nm
12 - Radiator cowl
13 - Coolant fan -2- -V177
- Removing and installing. Refer to «Coolant fan -V7- and Coolant fan -2- -V177-, removing and installing»(ref-276269-S42427247122008010300000)