How to carry out replacement: Engine Radiator 1.8 GTI VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1)
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How to change engine radiator on VW Golf 2 – replacement guide

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How to change engine radiator on VW GOLF 2 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: engine radiator – VW Golf 2. Tools you might need:
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 7
Drive socket # 10
Ratchet wrench
Adjustable wrench
Fluid container
Funnel
Fender cover
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Replacement: engine radiator – VW Golf 2. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • Check the coolant condition and replace it if necessary.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW Golf 2 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the hood.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Unscrew the coolant reservoir cap.
  4. Step 4
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    Prepare a container for fluids.
  5. Step 5
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    Loosen the coolant hose clamp. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 6
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    Detach the coolant hose.
    Replacement: engine radiator – VW Golf 2. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Caution! Coolant may come out from the water pump channels and body.
  7. Step 7
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    Drain the coolant from the engine.
    Replacement: engine radiator – VW Golf 2. Professionals recommend:
    Caution! The coolant can be very hot.Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.All work should be done with the engine stopped.Wait until the coolant has completely flowed out of the drain hole.
  8. Step 8
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    Detach the engine cooling fan connector.
  9. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fan housing fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the fan shroud.
  11. Step 11
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    Unplug the connector of the coolant temperature sensor.
  12. Step 12
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    Loosen the coolant hose clamp. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 13
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    Detach the coolant hose.
  14. Step 14
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    Unscrew the radiator fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 15
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    Loosen the coolant hose clamp. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 16
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    Detach the coolant hose.
  17. Step 17
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    Remove the radiator.
  18. Step 18
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the radiator air guides. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  19. Step 19
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    Remove the radiator air guides.
  20. Step 20
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    Unscrew the coolant temperature sensor. Use an adjustable wrench.
  21. Step 21
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    Screw in and tighten the coolant temperature sensor. Use an adjustable wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 16 nm torque.
  22. Step 22
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    Install the radiator air guides.
  23. Step 23
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    Screw in the fasteners of the radiator air guides. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  24. Step 24
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    Install the new radiator.
  25. Step 25
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    Attach the coolant hose.
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