Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing radiator cowling
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Release hose clip -1- and
detach air hose. |
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Unscrew bolt -2- on left and
right. |
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Unclip air duct at lock carrier and detach. |
Risk of hand injury caused by the radiator fan starting automatically.Do
not grasp into the radiator fan when disconnecting the connector. |
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Unplug electrical connector -1-
for radiator fan (push retainer to the rear
-arrow A- and press down release
catch). |
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Press locking tabs on left and right sides of radiator cowl
-arrow B- and at the same time lift
radiator cowl off radiator. |
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To do this, turn radiator cowl on one side through approx.
45° upwards. |
 Note
| If there are minor dents in the fins, refer to
→ Chapter. |
| Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the
following: |
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Electrical connections and routing → Current
flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations. |
| Specified torque of air duct
→ Chapter |
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Note
Radiator and water radiator for charge air cooling circuit
are removed together.
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Risk of hand injury caused by the radiator fan
starting automatically.Do not grasp into the radiator fan when
disconnecting the connector.
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Other materials:
Assembly overview - curtain airbag
1 -
Line to prevent twisting
Is used to ensure that curtain airbag is not twisted.
Must be entirely visible after installation
2 -
Curtain airbag
Driver side: with driver side curtain airbag igniter -N251-
Front passenger side: ...
Removing and installing Bowden cable
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WARNING
It is not permissible to loosen bolts other than
those specified.
Also, it is not permissible to perform any repair
work other than described ...
Removing and installing front 3-point seat belt, 2-door model
Removing
WARNING
Observe safety instructions for pyrotechnic
components
→ Chapter.
Observe disposal regulations ...
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