Removing And Installing Radiator - Skoda OCTAVIA Workshop Manual

OCTAV1A
Edition 04.04
S00.5110.57.20
Cooling System
Removing and installing the radia-
tor
Notes:
♦ Always replace gasket rings and seals.
♦ Raise vehicle with lift platform ⇒ page 10-1.
Special tools, testers and aids required
♦ Torque wrench
♦ Wire
Removing
- Drain coolant ⇒ page 19-3.
K - Disconnect connector -1- from thermoswitch
(-F18-) and separate plug connections -2-
and -3- at fan shroud (press catches).
- Disconnect coolant hoses at connection fit-
tings of radiator (pull off retaining clips).
Vehicles with air conditioning
K - Unscrew the 4 fixing bolts -arrows- attach-
ing the condenser.
Caution!
Do not open the refrigerant circuit of the air condi-
tioning system.
Note:
The refrigerant lines/hoses must not be over-
stretched, kinked or bent in order to avoid dam-
age to the condenser.
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