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Removing and installing cowling with radiator fan V7 and radiator fan 2V177 — VW

Removing and installing cowling with radiator fan V7 and radiator fan 2V177 on VW: 11 steps, engines AXX, BPY, BWA, CAYB.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

11 steps 5 engine codes engine codes merged from 2 documented variants

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018), VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009); platform code AJ5

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove engine cover panel .
  2. Open air intake cover by carefully releasing detents (arrows).
  3. Unscrew securing bolts (arrows) for air intake (1) and remove connecting hose (2) from guide.
  4. Unscrew upper securing bolts (top arrows) of air duct box.
  5. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50Body - front; Assembly overview - noise insulation
AXX? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Disconnect connector (1) and expose lines.
  2. Remove connecting hose for charge air cooling »hot side«.
  3. Remove connecting hose for charge air cooling »cold side«.
  4. Remove securing bolts (bottom arrows).
  5. Remove cowling together with radiator fans downwards.
  6. Unscrew securing nuts (arrows) and remove radiator fan.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.