Removing and installing radiator, variant 1 and 2 radiators — VW

🧭 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–)

• Opens: coolant
• Renewed: o-rings, entire coolant

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• If there are minor dents in the fins, refer to respective instructions .Renew O-rings after removal.If the radiator has been renewed, renew the entire coolant.
• Insert radiator into mounting at bottom. Engage radiator in charge air cooler. Ensure proper engagement by pulling.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.
2. Drain coolant .
3. Remove air filter housing .
4. Remove radiator cowl .
5. Unclip refrigerant lines on right longitudinal member. To do this, open retainers Heating, air conditioning87Refrigerant circuit.

6. Lift retaining clip (arrow) and disconnect coolant hose (top left) from radiator.
7. Using a screwdriver, release catch (arrow) working from engine compartment.
8. Press catches for left radiator, and pull radiator at top towards rear.
9. Press catches for right radiator, and pull radiator at top towards rear.
10. Pull radiator out of mountings at bottom.
11. Remove radiator from water radiator for charge air cooling circuit.
12. Remove radiator downwards. [Note: If there are minor dents in the fins, refer to respective instructions .Renew O-rings after removal.If the radiator has been renewed, renew the entire coolant.]
13. Insert radiator into mounting at bottom. Engage radiator in charge air cooler. Ensure proper engagement by pulling.
14. Install radiator cowl .
15. Connect coolant hose with plug-in connector .
16. Replenish coolant .

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