It's earnest to carry the radiator on your VW Beetle in skilled shape, as a damaged radiator can foundation overheating and axe your van's engine. Whether you gain some mechanical know-how, you can save almighty dollar by replacing the radiator yourself. Here's interchange the radiator in VW Beetle models after 1998.
Instructions
1. Jack up the front heel of the VW Beetle and levy it securely on a jack stand.
2. Manage the remove on the backside of the radiator and void the fluids into a resealable container. Unhook the headlights and catch them gone.4. Remove the bolts and screws holding the front bumper and fender, remove the front clips. Carefully pull off the fenders and bumper covers.
Remove the front wheels and inner fender liners. Accept off the splash pan.3.
5. Unfasten the radiator mounting bolts and remove the radiator carefully from the car. Replace it with a new radiator and reattach the fenders, bumper covers, headlights, and all associated components in the reverse order. Be sure the electrical connections are connected properly.
6. Fill the radiator with a mixture of half engine coolant and half distilled water. Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes with the radiator cap off. This will bleed the air from the system. Check the fluid level and add more if necessary, then put the radiator cap on securely.
7. Lift the car enough to pull out the jack stand, then lower it and remove the jack.
