Removing and installing auxiliary radiator for charge air system (Tiguan, Passat) — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Tiguan I (5N, 2007–2016), VW Passat B6 (3C, 2005–2010), VW Passat B7 saloon (362, 2010–2014)

• Opens: coolant

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• Make sure that the coolant lines/hoses are not excessively stretched, kinked or bent.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove noise insulation or underride guard General body repairs, exterior50Removing and installing noise insulation or underride guard.
2. Remove front right wheel housing liner General body repairs66Removing and installing wheel housing liner; Front wheel housing liner.
3. Bring lock carrier into service position: General body repairs, exterior50Front body: Lock carrier - service position.
4. Remove transverse member (1) by undoing the bolts (arrows).
5. Bring lock carrier into service position: General body repairs, exterior50Front body: Lock carrier - service position.

6. Remove front bumper General body repairs, exterior63Assembly overview - front bumper.
7. Drain coolant .
8. Pull coolant hoses (1) and (2) off radiator.
9. Undo and remove bolts (arrows) of cowling.
10. Release connector (1) and pull off.
11. Remove cowling downwards.
12. Drain coolant from chair air system by detaching the coolant hose (arrow) from the lower connection of the auxiliary radiator for coolant.
13. Pull off coolant hose (1) after first releasing the retaining clip.
14. Remove radiator securing bolts (arrows) and take out radiator downwards.
15. Undo and remove coolant pump bolts (arrows) of the radiator support.
16. Undo bolt (arrow).
17. Pull auxiliary radiator for charge air system out of its support from below.
18. Swivel auxiliary radiator for charge air system towards the rear.
19. Undo and remove condenser bolts (arrows).
20. Secure condenser to lock carrier. [Note: Make sure that the coolant lines/hoses are not excessively stretched, kinked or bent.]
21. Pull auxiliary radiator for charge air system out of its support from below.
22. Take out auxiliary radiator for charge air system downwards.
23. Electrical connections and routing .

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