Removing and installing radiator (Tiguan, Passat): VW 1.4 (CAXA, CMSB)

🧭 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

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 65 workshop diagrams for CAXA

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove noise insulation or underride guard General body repairs, exterior50Removing and installing noise insulation or underride guard.
2. Drain coolant .
3. Pull coolant hoses (1) and (2) off radiator.
4. Remove front right wheel housing liner General body repairs66Removing and installing wheel housing liner; Front wheel housing liner.
5. Remove transverse member (1) by undoing the bolts (arrows).

6. Undo and remove bolts (arrows) of cowling.
7. Release connector (1) and pull off.
8. Remove cowling downwards.
9. Remove radiator securing bolts (arrows) and take out radiator downwards.
10. Electrical connections and routing .

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