– Detach radiator module from lock carrier -arrow a-, but do not
remove it ⇒ Rep. gr. 19 ; Radiator, radiator fan; Removing
and installing radiator module .
– Lift condenser -3- off radiator module -2- -arrow b-, swing it
slightly out of lock carrier -arrow c-, but do not remove it.
– Pull out lock carrier -1- upwards between radiator module and
condenser -arrows d-.
Note
Do not hang condenser and hydraulic oil cooler from lines.
♦
Do not kink lines for condenser and hydraulic systems.
♦
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal observing the following:
Note
Always fit lock carrier on the bolting points at the foremost po‐
♦
sition in the elongated hole. Only then can the lock carrier
move in a crash situation.
On vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control unit - J428- ,
♦
the adaptive cruise control unit - J428- must be readjusted
whenever the lock carrier has been removed, installed or re‐
newed.
General information and work instructions for the adaptive
♦
cruise control unit - J428- can be found in ⇒ Electrical system;
Rep. gr. 27 ; Adaptive cruise control
Specified torques
♦ Lock carrier
⇒ "1.1 Assembly overview - lock carrier", page 2
1.3
Moving to and back from service posi‐
tion
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Guide pins - T10093-
Tiguan 2016 ➤ , Tiguan RUS 2017 ➤
General body repairs, exterior - Edition 01.2018
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1. Lock carrier