Removing and installing radiator cowling — VW
Removing and installing radiator cowling on VW: 19 steps, 1 torque figure, engines CAVA, CAVD, CBFA, CBZB.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Golf VII Variant (BA), VW Golf Sportsvan (AM1, 2014–2020), VW Golf VII (5G, 2012–2020), VW Touran II (5T, 2015–)
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- Danger of injury; the radiator fans can run at any time.Disconnect electrical connectors before starting work in the area of the radiator cowl. — Disconnect connector (1) for radiator fan.
🔧 Engine codes this applies to
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 5.5 Nm (4.1 lb-ft) | ⚠ The screw-type clips on the charge air pipes must be tightened |
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
- Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.
- Unscrew bolts (3).
- Release catch (2), and remove cover (2).
- Push cover (1) towards front out of retainers (arrows).
- Remove cover (1).
- Free coolant hose (2).
- Release fasteners (arrows) and detach air duct (top section) (1).
- Remove bolts (arrows).
- Unclip air duct (bottom section) (1) and detach.
- ⚠ Danger of injury; the radiator fans can run at any time.Disconnect electrical connectors before starting work in the area of the radiator cowl. — Disconnect connector (1) for radiator fan.
- To do this, push locking tab in direction of arrow (A), and press release mechanism.
- Simultaneously press locking tabs on left and right of radiator cowl (arrow B).
- Pull radiator fan cowling upwards and remove from radiator.
- Take out radiator cowl from underneath.
- Release and pull off connector (1) on radiator fan.
- To do this, push securing mechanism towards rear (arrow A), and press down release mechanism.
- Press locking tabs on left and right of radiator fan cowling (arrow B).
- Pull radiator fan cowling upwards and remove from radiator.
- Take out radiator cowl from underneath.
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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.