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Removal and Replacement of the Cabin Heater Radiator in a Volkswagen Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf MK 7, Golf 7, Golf VII - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Heater core

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Below, we will discover how to remove and replace the cabin heater radiator in a Volkswagen Golf. First, open the bonnet and start disconnecting the coolant pipes for the heater radiator, located behind the engine block; allow the fluid to drain into a container for about ten minutes.

Next, remove the plastic panel located at the bottom right on the driver's side by unscrewing the bracket screws and the radiator pipes; then, take out the matrix and replace it with the new one, finally topping up the coolant.


Posted on 21 September 2026 by ScegliAuto


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