Removing And Installing Radiator - Skoda Octavia Workshop Manual

OCTAVIA
Edition 11.96
S00.5104.51.20
Cooling System

Removing and installing radiator

Notes:
♦ Always replace seals and gaskets.
♦ Lifting vehicle with lift platform ⇒ page 10-1,
Removing and installing engine.
Special tools, testers and aids required
♦ Torque wrench 5...50 Nm (e.g. V.A.G 1331)
♦ Wire
Removing
- Drain coolant ⇒ page 19-3.
K - Unplug connector of thermostatic switch
(F18) -1- and separate plug connections -2-
and -3- at the fan shroud (press locking cat-
ches).
- Detach coolant hoses at connection fitting
of the radiator (pull off retaining clip).
Models with air conditioning
K - Unscrew the 4 bolts -arrows- attaching the
condenser.
Important!
The refrigerant circuit of the air conditioning sys-
tem must not be opened.
Note:
In order to avoid damage to the condenser and
also to the refrigerant pipes/hoses, ensure that
the pipes and hoses are not over-tensioned,
kinked or bent.
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