FABIA 2000
1.0/37; 1.4/44; 1.4/50 Engine, Mechanical Components
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Removing and Installing
Radiator, Coolant Pump
Removing and installing radiator
Special tools, test and measuring equipment and
auxiliary items required
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Catch pan (e.g. -V.A.G 1306-)
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Torque wrench 5...50 Nm (e.g. -V.A.G 1331-)
Removing
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Drain coolant ⇒ Chap. 19-1.
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Remove connector -1- from thermo-switch -F18- and
separate plug connection -2- on the holder of the air
duct scoop.
To do so press the latch clips.
There are 2 plug connections on vehicles fitted with air
conditioning.
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Separate the coolant hose from the radiator at the top
and bottom of the connection fittings.
To do so pull the retaining clip -3- up to the stop and
remove the quick coupling towards the rear.
Vehicles without air conditioning
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Removing front bumper ⇒ Body Work; Rep. Gr. 63.
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Unscrew bolts for radiator bearing -arrows-.
Torque: 5 Nm
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Pull radiator with fan backwards and remove down-
wards.
Vehicles with air conditioning
Caution!
Do not open the refrigerant circuit of the air condi-
tioning system.
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Unscrew bolts for radiator bearing -arrows-.
Torque: 5 Nm
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Removing the lock carrier with component parts
⇒ Body Work; Rep. Gr. 50.
Attach the condenser with the radiator to the engine or
support.
Note
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Do not suspend the condenser to the wires.
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Do not fold the condenser wires.
Edition 06.00
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