Removing And Installing Radiator - Skoda OCTAVIA MK1 Service Manual

cap with cloths and open carefully.
Inspect coolant level. When engine is at
operating temperature the coolant level
–
must be at the maximum marking, when
engine is cold between the minimum and
the maximum markings.

Removing and installing radiator

Note
t Always replace seals and gasket rings.
t Raise vehicle with the lift platform
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t Torque wrench 5 to 50 Nm (e.g. -V.A.G 1331-)
Removing
– Drain coolant
Unplug connector -1- from thermoswitch
–
-F18- and separate plug connections -2-
and -3- at fan shroud (press catches).
Separate coolant hoses at connection
–
fittings of radiator (pull off retaining clip).
Vehicles with air conditioning
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