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:
Assembly overview - long noise insulation
Note
The removal and installation procedures may have to be modified
slightly depending on engine fitted.
1 -
Short noise insulation
Removing
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Remove bolts -2-,
-3- and -4-.
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Pull out ...
Removing and installing high-level brake light, GTI, GTD and
»R«
Removing:
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Remove roof spoiler
→ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66.
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Unscrew bolts -1-,
-5- and -6-
from high-level brak ...
Current draw test
WARNING
It is not permissible to test or charge batteries
whose magic eye shows light yellow. Do not slave/jump
start the vehicle!
Danger of explosion when checking and charging or ...
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