Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

Replacing the Radiator on a Polo

Model: Volkswagen Polo Polo 3, MK III, 6N, Polo III, MK 3 - Years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Part: Radiator

See other generations:
Video tutorial

Need to replace the car radiator? Here’s how to remove it from inside the engine bay. To remove the radiator, you must take off the front bumper, then you can proceed with the disassembly. Remove the plates that secure the radiator at the top, then lift the car on a column lift and loosen the securing clamp of the water hose.

Disconnect the various coolant hoses using pliers. Once free from screws and pipes, you can extract the radiator.

Install the new part in the engine bay: fit the cooling fans, clamps, pins, and various pipes. Tighten the plastics and front grille securely with a socket wrench.

Refill the cooling system with new coolant.


Updated on 30 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


Related tutorials

Replacing the Coolant in a Volkswagen Polo 9N
Volkswagen Polo (2001-2009 / MK IV, Polo 4, 9N, MK 4, Polo IV) Begin by opening and lifting the front bonnet of the Volkswagen Polo. Locate the coolant reservoir and unscrew the cap. Lift the car, then unscrew th…
Fuse Box Diagram for Volkswagen Polo
Fuse Box Diagram for Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen Polo (2017-2025 / MK 6, Polo 6, AW1, MK VI, Polo VI) The fuse and relay box on a Volkswagen Polo is located in the engine bay, right next to the battery. Fuse number 1 controls Alternator C and voltage …
Replacing the Radiator on a Volkswagen Polo 9N
Replacing the Radiator on a Volkswagen Polo 9N
Volkswagen Polo (2001-2009 / MK IV, Polo 4, 9N, MK 4, Polo IV) In this video tutorial, learn how to remove and replace the coolant radiator on a Volkswagen Polo 9N. First, lift the vehicle and remove the front wh…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to Reset the Tire Pressure Light on a MG ZS?

On the instrument cluster of the MG ZS, the tire pressure light that appears can be reset by inflating the tires to the correct pressure: this value will be indicated on the sticker attached to the driver's door pillar. Once the tires have been properly inflated, you can turn on the instrument cluster and navigate through the menu until you find the option that indicates tire pressure: if this screen shows the new values, the light will turn off; otherwise, you will need to drive for a few miles so that the sensors can read the new values and turn off the light afterward.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos