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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2000JETTA SEDAN (9M2) V6-2.8L (AFP)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMERADIATOR SUPPORTSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
2000 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan (9M2) V6-2.8L (AFP)
Removal and Replacement
2000 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan (9M2) V6-2.8L (AFP)SECTION Removal and Replacement
Lock Carrier With Attachments, Removing And Installing
1 - Lock carrier with attachments
Removing
- Unhook Bowden cable at lock and disconnect electrical connectors.
- Disconnect connectors at headlight housings.
- Removing front bumper and bumper carrier.
- Disconnect hose for headlight cleaning system at T-piece.
- Unbolt radiator and condenser from lock carrier.
- Secure radiator and condenser in engine compartment.
NOTE:
- Do not unhook condenser at lines.
- Condenser lines must not be kinked.
Installing
- Align lock carrier at longmembers and between fenders.
Gaps dimensions. Body panel gaps; Body, front
- Adjust headlights.
2 - Bolt
- Qty. 2
- 8 Nm
3 - Bowden cable
4 - Hole in side panel
5 - Radiator and condenser
6 - Bolt
- Qty. 4
- 8 Nm
7 - Bumper carrier
8 - Bolt
- Qty. 4
- 20 Nm
9 - Guide rods 3411
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.