Intake air cooling circuit radiator - remove and install — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 6A1, 6A5

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• In case of small dents in the sheets, follow the instructions below Radiator and capacitor installationReplace sealing rings.
• Do not reuse spilled coolant.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove the radiator. Radiator - remove and install
2. Remove the fan housingFan housing - remove and install .
3. ⚠ To avoid damages to the intake air cooling circuit radiator, the separation of the intake air cooling circuit radiator from the radiator must be performed by 2 mechanics. — Insert a wide screwdriver on the left-hand side of the intake air cooling circuit radiator (1).
4. release the lock by turning the screwdriver in the direction of the (arrow A).
5. Next, slightly move the intake air cooling circuit radiator (1) in the direction of (arrow B), and move it away from the radiator (2).

6. Continue to lower the intake air cooling circuit radiator (1) in the direction of (arrow A), simultaneously moving it in the direction of (arrow B).
7. Release the intake air cooling circuit radiator (1) on the right-hand side from the lock (arrow) of the radiator(2).
8. Remove the intake air cooling circuit radiator (1).
9. Insert the intake air cooling circuit radiator (2) in the securing point on the right-hand side.
10. Install the intake air cooling circuit radiator (2) in the direction of the (arrow) on the radiator couplings(1).
11. Pull it on the opposite direction to ensure it is secured in place. [Note: In case of small dents in the sheets, follow the instructions below Radiator and capacitor installationReplace sealing rings.]
12. Install the fan housingFan housing - remove and install . [Note: Do not reuse spilled coolant.]

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