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Guide to Replacing the Heating Radiator of the Volkswagen Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, MK 4, Golf 4 - Years 1997-2003
Part: Heater core

In this tutorial video, see the steps that will allow you to disassemble and replace the internal heating radiator of the Volkswagen Golf. First, get inside the vehicle and start by removing the dashboard; to do this, remove all the central instrumentation, as well as the radio, the air conditioning unit, the glove compartment, and the steering wheel. At this point, disconnect the hoses of the radiator, allowing the fluid to drain into a container; unscrew the screws of the brackets and remove the radiator, replacing it with a new one, following the video until the end!

Updated on 13 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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