How do you change a radiator on VW Polo?

Answer 1

To change the radiator you first need to get access to it.

To gain access, you need to remove the front bumper. This means removing all screws on the bonnet sill, removing the screws from the front arches which connect the bumper to the body. and there is one screw under each of the indicators. once the bumper is removed, ensure the lid from the expansion tank has been taken off, so you can drain the radiator.

To drain the radiator, loosen the jubilee clip of the lower hose and gently remove, ensuring all coolant falls into a clean container. Once drained, remove the upper hose, and the fan. There are then 4 screws to take out which hold the radiator in place. Remove these and your radiator will be loose and ready to remove.