How to Replace Radiator 1998-2010 Volkswagen Beetle

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This video shows you how to install a new TRQ radiator in your 1998-2010 Volkswagen Beetle. Overheating is a sure sign there’s something wrong with your cooling system. A leak, rust, or obstructions are all cases that may require a radiator replacement. Install a new TRQ radiator that’s engineered to fit your vehicle.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
1998 Volkswagen Beetle
1999 Volkswagen Beetle
2000 Volkswagen Beetle
2001 Volkswagen Beetle
2002 Volkswagen Beetle
2003 Volkswagen Beetle
2004 Volkswagen Beetle
2005 Volkswagen Beetle
2006 Volkswagen Beetle
2007 Volkswagen Beetle
2008 Volkswagen Beetle
2009 Volkswagen Beetle
2010 Volkswagen Beetle
Tools you will need:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver 1aau.to/oa8m/1AXAA00013
• Phillips Head Screwdriver 1aau.to/oa8m/1AXAA00013
• 10mm Wrench 1aau.to/oPe/1AXAA00010
• 10mm Socket 1aau.to/oaST/1AXAA00017
• 13mm Socket 1aau.to/obaT/1AXAA00015
• 17mm Socket 1aau.to/obaT/1AXAA00015
• 6mm Socket 1aau.to/oaST/1AXAA00017
• 8mm Socket 1aau.to/oaST/1AXAA00017
• Air Blow Gun
• Trim Tool Set 1aau.to/oZe/1AXXX00006
• Straight Cutters
• T20 Driver 1aau.to/oBJ/1AXAA00008
• T25 Socket 1aau.to/oBJ/1AXAA00008
• T30 Socket
• Ratchet 1aau.to/obmu/1AXAA00016
• Socket Driver
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/obaT/1AXAA00015
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oari/1AXAA00044
• Gloves 1aau.to/oGD/1AXSS00048
• Safety Glasses 1aau.to/oAj/1AXAA00343
• Silicone Spray
• 6mm Hex Socket
• Drain Pan 1aau.to/ouS/1AXAA00320
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/oTG/1AXAA00068
• Jack Stands 1aau.to/oM3/1AXAA00065
• Pick 1aau.to/oGJ/1AXAA00037
• Wheel Chocks
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[@jerrygonzalez8169]

Seems like VW Beetle started with the radiator and built the car around it.

[@davidwood351]

Great video, I’ll be replacing the radiator support on my 98 Beetle. It got busted on a parking lot concrete bumper with rebar sticking up. Very helpful.

[@marksupler8089]

Seriously impressed with your knowledge and how easy you made this look nut I'm gonna have to go find a video by a backyard mechanic such as myself that doesn't own a lift

[@1996fxsts]

Why would you take the line off the AC receiver/dryer and not remove the bracket and leave the hose attached (16:12 into the video)? If the AC system was charged, you would have a face full of freon.

[@Mick675-i8e]

Get it all back together and turns out it was head gasket 😂

[@stonedoubt]

TRQ is the real mvp. Thank you so much for this content

[@mjshuja1948]

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[@luanminhho]

don't know what to say but no where near japanese' designs. People still pay big money to buy these and at the end get nothing back from it. Looks how much work to change a radiator even have to get a helper !!! . I am doing one tomorow, wonder what will be in labour costs for works involved.

[@tsvw2007]

That beetle has the wrong coolant in it

[@selfdefender8609]

Thanks a lot. You saved me HUGE amount of time.

[@russellsification]

Thanks , your videos are so good. How many liters of coolant are in this car, as I have the same car, and could be good to know for mixing thanks

[@alabadilah]

You could've dropped the engine for a timing job while you're there.

[@donatook3926]

Thanks lot of work

[@demmons1970]

The vw bettle has wrong cool mental it not green it pink

[@fintonking7525]

You haven't mentioned or used WD-40 once in your videos. I don't usually start a job like that without spraying that wonder stuff on everything. Is it some sort of stipulation about advertising!!

[@DarrelRobertson]

Helped me out a lot changing my radiator. However kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYPOZWywoa2VnsU shows how to do it without needing to mesh with the AC system.