It's substantial to carry the radiator on your VW Passat in useful process, as a leaky radiator can originate overheating and engine damage. Whether you're mechanically inclined, you can save bucks by replacing the radiator yourself. Here's transform the radiator in a 1996 to 2005 Passat with a 2.8-L or 4.0-L engine.
Instructions
1. Remove the sound insulator and disconnect the anti battery cable. In progression to modify the radiator it's all-important to remove the front bumper involve. In preparation to remove the contain, remove the turn locution and the hood fastening Proceeds lever.
2. Inquire somebody to guidance you remove the bumper subsume. Cardinal, remove the radiator grille bolts and the screws holding the bumper. Inquire your helper to ease you in pulling the bumper cover from the guides. Detach the harness connectors for any electrical components.
3. Unscrew the bleed on the backside of the radiator and void the coolant into a resealable container. Proceeds the couplings on the coolant hoses and disconnect the thermal switch from the harness connector. Fill the radiator with a mixture of half distilled water and half antifreeze. Leave the radiator cap off, start the engine and let it run long enough to warm up, which will help to remove air from the system. Top off the coolant mixture, if necessary. Replace the cap securely.
Whether your Passat doesn't retain an air conditioning unit, detach the clips and remove the radiator, pulling it In relation to the front of the vehicle.
5. Remove the refrigerant border clips whether your Passat has air conditioning unit, and pull the condenser from the radiator, pulling it forward and manoeuvring it between the lock carrier and the condenser.
6. Replace the radiator, and reconnect and reinstall all engine components and bumper elements in the order in which they were removed. Tighten all clips, bolts and screws securely.
7. Provided your Passat has an automatic transmission, disconnect the ATF lines.4. Remove the capacity steering and let it hang loose. Don't disconnect the fluid lines.
