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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2002GOLF GLS, 2.0 K, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 94 (2.8L - ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE: BDF)19 - ENGINE - COOLING SYSTEMCOOLING SYSTEM COMPONENTS, SERVICINGCOMPONENTS OF COOLING SYSTEM, BODY SIDE

2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, Standard

Components of cooling system, body side

2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION Components of cooling system, body side

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Cooling System Components

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1 - Radiator

Removing and installing → Radiator and coolant fan, removing and installing
After replacement also replace entire coolant

2 - O-ring

Replace if damaged

3 - Upper coolant hose

Secured to radiator with a quick release coupling
Check seated securely
Coolant hose connection diagram → Coolant hose connection diagram

4 - 15 Nm

5 - Bracket

For radiator
Observe installation position

6 - Washer

7 - Air ducting

8 - 5 Nm

9 - Retaining clip

Check for secure seating

10 - Right coolant fan V35

Checking → Coolant fan, checking
Removing and installing → Radiator and coolant fan, removing and installing

11 - Coolant fan V7

Checking → Coolant fan, checking
Removing and installing → Radiator and coolant fan, removing and installing

12 - Connector

For Right coolant fan V35

13 - Connector

For Coolant fan V7

14 - Lower coolant hose

Secured to radiator with a quick release coupling
Check seated securely
Coolant hose connection diagram → Coolant hose connection diagram

15 - Connector

For Coolant Fan Control (FC) Thermal switch F18

16 - Coolant Fan Control (FC) Thermal switch F18 , 35 Nm

For electric fan
Switching temperatures:

1st speed -

On: 92...97 ° C, Off: 84...91 ° C

2nd. speed -

On: 99...105 ° C, Off: 91...98 ° C

RENDER: 1.0x

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• 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.