Removing And Installing Radiator - Skoda FABIA 2000 Workshop Manual

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Open drain valve -arrow- at radiator.
Note
Observe the disposal instructions for coolant!
Filling up
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Close drain plug on radiator.
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Install the noise insulation.
Select the appropriate coolant additive from the electron-
ic original spare parts catalogue Škoda or from the list of
allowed coolant additives ⇒ Inspection and Mainte-
nance; Rep. Gr. 02.
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First of all prepare required quantity of coolant mixed
to the correct ratio in a suitable vessel ⇒ Inspection
and Maintenance; Rep. Gr. 02.
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Fill up coolant up to max. marking on the expansion
reservoir.
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Seal expansion reservoir.
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Start the engine and increase the engine speed for
about 3 minutes at about 2000 r.p.m. Run engine until
fan starts.
WARNING!
Hot steam may escape when the compensation
bottle is opened. Cover the cap with a cloth and
open carefully.
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Check the level of coolant and top up if necessary.
When engine is at operating temperature the coolant
level must be at the „max" marking, when engine is
cold between the „min" and „max" markings.

Removing and installing radiator

Special tools, test and measuring equipment and
auxiliary items required
♦
Catch pan, e.g.-V.A.G 1306-
♦ Pliers for spring strap clips
♦ antifreeze tester -T10007-
Removing
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First check whether a radio set with anti-theft coding
has been fitted. If this is the case obtain coding.
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Disconnect earth strap of the battery.
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Remove front bumper ⇒ Body Work; Rep. Gr. 63.
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Drain coolant ⇒ 19-1 page 5.
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Remove the coolant hoses from the radiator.
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Disconnect the connector plug from the radiator fan.
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page
FABIA 2000 1.4/55; 1.4/74 Engine - Mechanical Components
Parts of the Cooling System Edition 05.05
S00.5306.06.20