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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2002GOLF GLS, 2.0 K, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 2 (1.9L - COOLING SYSTEM - ALH (A4 PLATFORM))COOLING SYSTEM COMPONENTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLINGCOOLING SYSTEM COMPONENTS, BODY SIDE
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, Standard
Cooling System Components, Body Side
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION Cooling System Components, Body Side
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
NOTE:
The following list refers to items in Fig 1.
- Radiator
- Removing and installing, see RADIATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- After replacing change all engine coolant
- O-ring
- Always replace
- Coolant hose, upper
- Attached to radiator with clip
- Check for proper fit.
- Coolant hose connections, see COOLANT HOSE CONNECTIONS, DIAGRAM
- Connector
- Retaining clip
- Check for proper fit.
- A/C Cut-out Thermal Switch -F163-
- Before removing release pressure if necessary
- From connector on cylinder head
- Coolant hose connections, see COOLANT HOSE CONNECTIONS, DIAGRAM
- From connector on cylinder head/connector
- Coolant hose connections, see COOLANT HOSE CONNECTIONS, DIAGRAM
- From ATF cooler
- Only for vehicles with automatic transmission
- Coolant hose connections, see COOLANT HOSE CONNECTIONS, DIAGRAM
- Electrical connector
- Color: black
- 2-pin connector
- Cap
- Check using VAG 1274 cooling system tester and VAG 1274/9 adaptor
- Test pressure 1.4 to 1.6 bar
- 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
- Coolant expansion tank
- Check for cooling system leaks using VAG 1274 cooling system tester with VAG1274/8 adapter
- From connector to radiator for EGR/connector
- Coolant hose connections, see COOLANT HOSE CONNECTIONS, DIAGRAM
- To cylinder head
- Coolant hose connections, see COOLANT HOSE CONNECTIONS, DIAGRAM
- Fan shroud
- Right coolant fan -V35-
- checking, see COOLANT FAN, CHECKING
- Fan bracket
- Optional equipment
- Retaining clip
- Ensure it is seated securely
- Coolant fan -V7-
- Checking, see COOLANT FAN, CHECKING
- Ensure correct seating
- Bracket
- For coolant fan connector
- Coolant hose, lower
- Attached to radiator with clip
- Coolant hose connection diagram, see COOLANT HOSE CONNECTIONS, DIAGRAM
- Electrical connector
- Black, 3-pin connector
- Coolant Fan Control (FC) Thermal Switch -F18-
- Stage 1. ON: 92 to 97 °C
- Stage 1. OFF: 84 to 91 °C
- Stage 2. ON: 99 to 105 °C
- Stage 2. OFF: 91 to 98 °C
- Bracket
- For radiator
- Observe installation position
- Comes in different versions
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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.