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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2003EUROVAN V6-2.8L (AXK)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMERADIATOR SUPPORTSERVICE AND REPAIR
2003 Volkswagen Eurovan V6-2.8L (AXK)
Radiator Support: Service and Repair
2003 Volkswagen Eurovan V6-2.8L (AXK)SECTION Service and Repair
Lock Carrier With Attached Components, Removing And Installing
- Remove dampening pan
- Remove front bumper
- Remove hex bolts - 1 - on left and right.
- Fold radiator and lock carrier out forwards - arrow -.
Vehicles up to 09.90
- Remove left and right hex bolts - 1 -.
- Pull apron - 2 - with sleeves - 3 - off pins - 4 - at left and right.
Vehicles from 10.91
- Remove left and right combi hex. bolts - 1 -.
- Pull apron - 1 - off the pins - 3 - with the aid of a (locally manufactured) hook - 2 - (approx.2 mm dia. wire). Place hook above or below the pins - arrows -.
Continuation for all vehicles
- Remove headlights and turn signals at left and right (four combi hex. bolts - arrows - and separate electrical connectors.
- Hook workshop crane onto radiator (VAG 1202A).
- Drive pins out of spreader clips - arrows - at left and right and unclip spreader clips from radiator brackets.
- Lift radiator with workshop crane.
- Unbolt cross member - 1 - together with headlamp bracket - 2 -.
- Tightening torques:
- Bolt - 3 - = 8 Nm
- Bolt - 4 - = 8 Nm up to 8.93
- Bolt - 4 - = 19 Nm from 9.93
- Unclip electrical leads from cross member/headlight bracket.
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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.