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Radiator/Coolant Fan Overview

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NOTE:

Spring clamps secure the coolant hoses to the radiator.

Coolant hose connection diagram. Refer to COOLANT HOSE CONNECTION DIAGRAM .

Fig 1: Identifying Cooling System Components Overview, Body Side
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  1. Coolant Hose
    • From the rear coolant pipe.
  2. Radiator
    • Removing and installing, refer to RADIATOR .
    • After replacing, replace the entire amount of coolant.
  3. Upper Seal
  4. Cap
    • Check using the cooling system tester V.A.G 1274 B and the adapter V.A.G 1274/9. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM, CHECKING FOR LEAKS .
    • The pressure relief valve must open at 1.4 to 1.6 bar (20.3 to 23.2 psi).
  5. Coolant Expansion Tank
  6. Connector
  7. Bolt
    • 2 Nm
  8. Bolt
    • 5 Nm
  9. Mount
    • For the radiator.
  10. Mount
    • Inserted in the lock carrier.
  11. Lower Seal
  12. Fan Shroud
  13. Nut
    • 5 Nm
  14. Bolt
    • 5 Nm
  15. Coolant Fan 2 -V177-
  16. Connector
  17. Coolant Fan -V7-
    • Removing and installing, refer to COOLANT FAN .
    • With the coolant fan control module -J293-.
  18. Lower Coolant Hose
  19. Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor on Radiator Outlet -G83-
  20. O-ring
    • Always replace.
  21. Clamp
    • Make sure it is secure.
  22. Upper Coolant Hose