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.
Removing
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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.
Removing
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Other materials:
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Special tools and workshop equipment
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Removal lever -80 - 200
Release pliers -VAS 6427
Removing
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Work instructions
Unbolt relevant brake line at brake caliper or wheel brake
cylinder; catch escaping brake fluid and dispose of this as per
regulations.
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Cut through brake line at a suitable point (straigh ...
Factory fitted towing attachment
If the vehicle was supplied with a factory fitted towing
attachment, everything with regards to the technical and legal
requirements has already been taken care of.
It should be noted that from the start of 1988 a
»13-pin« trailer socke ...
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