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2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)
Radiator Hose: Service and Repair
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Service and Repair
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1 To Upper Radiator
2 O-ring
3 Coolant (Water) Pump
4 Clip
5 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
6 From Expansion Tank
7 Connector Flange
8 To Heater Core
9 From Expansion Tank
10 Bolt
11 Bracket
12 From Heater Core
13 From Expansion Tank (Manual Trans.) Or ATF Cooler (Automatic Trans.)
14 Coolant Pipe
15 Oil Cooler
16 To Lower Radiator
17 Studs and Bolts
18 Alternator Bracket
19 Nut
20 Poly-Ribbed Drive Belt
NOTE: During removal and installation procedures, refer to the component location illustration above and component notes below.
COMPONENT NOTES
O-ring (2)
- Always replace.
Coolant (Water) Pump (3)
- Refer to Water Pump.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (4)
- With Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (G2).
Hose From Expansion Tank (1)
- For vehicles with automatic transmission.
Bolt (10)
- Tighten to: 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).
Studs and Bolts (17)
- Tighten in two stages:
- 1st stage: 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
- 2nd stage: turn an additional 90° (1/4 turn).
Nut (19)
- Tighten to: 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.