Radiator fan V7 - remove and install — VW
Radiator fan V7 - remove and install on VW: 11 steps, 1 torque figure, engines CCRA, CFZA, CNXA, CSEA.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: platform codes 6A1, 6A5
- Opens: coolant
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 5 Nm (3.7 lb-ft) | Tighten the fan fastening screws |
ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.
📋 Procedure
- ⚠ When opened, hot vapours may come from the coolant tank. Wear protection goggles and clothing to prevent eye injuries and burns. Place a cloth on the cap and open it carefully. — Drain cooling system .
- Remove bumper cover General body repairs, exterior63Bumpers.
- Remove the radiator .
- Remove the Radiator fan V7 air deflector.
- Remove the bolt (1) from the air deflector (2).
- Press the lock in the direction of the (arrow) and remove the connector (3).
- Loosen the bolts (arrows).
- Remove the electric harness (3) from the air deflector (2).
- Remove the Radiator fan V7(2) from the air deflector (1).
- Replenish cooling system .
- Install bumper cover General body repairs, exterior63Bumpers.
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- Fuel pump (pre-supply pump)G6 check valve - examine
- Cylinder head - assembly and disassembly
- Lubricating system components - assembly overview
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Who makes these pages, and how
TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.
The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.
Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
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The story behind TorqFix →Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.