How to remove and replace the cooling fan assembly on Volkswagen GTI?

Take off the engine cover, and unwind the cable of the negative side of the battery. Lift the front part of the vehicle and place it on jackstands. Take out the splash shield used under the vehicle. In the case of a four cylinder engine, eliminate the air inlet duct. When fitted with a noise generator, unscrew the locking ring of the charge air pipe, unplug the electrical connector, unscrew the mounting fastener, and the left side charge air pipe. Gently unscrew the red locking tab with a small screwdriver then unconnect the electrical connector of the cooling fan harness. Dislodge the cooling fan shroud attaching fasteners and extract the assembly at the bottom of the car. Unplug and dismount the electrical connector of the cooling fans, detach and remove the cooling fan motor fasteners and fans of the shroud. In case of damage of the fans or motor it is possible to change the fan blade by removing the fan blade off the motor. The rest of the installation is the opposite of the removal process.

Genuine Volkswagen GTI Cooling Fan Assembly

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Volkswagen GTI Cooling Fan Part Number: 1KM-959-455-D
$202.41 MSRP: $283.48
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- Other Name: Electric Fan; Cooling Fan
- Position: Right
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2013 Volkswagen GTI | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen GTI Cooling Fan Part Number: 1KM-959-455-E
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- Other Name: Electric Fan; Cooling Fan, Fan Assembly, Fan Blade
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2014 Volkswagen GTI | Base, Driver's Edition, Fahrenheit, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen GTI Cooling Fan Part Number: 1K0-959-455-ET
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- Other Name: Electric Fan; Cooling Fan, Fan Assembly, Fan Blade
- Replaces: 1K0-959-455-Q, 3C0-959-455-G, 1K0-959-455-DH, 1K0-959-455-CR
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2014 Volkswagen GTI | Base, Driver's Edition, Fahrenheit, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen GTI Fan & Motor Part Number: 1K0-959-455-ES
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- Other Name: Electric Fan
- Position: Right
- Replaces: 1K0-959-455-CT, 1K0-959-455-R, 1K0-959-455-DG
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2013 Volkswagen GTI | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen GTI Cooling Fan Part Number: 1K0-959-455-EA
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- Other Name: Electric Fan; Cooling Fan, Fan Assembly
- Position: Left
- Replaces: 1K0-959-455-CS, 1K0-959-455-FF, 1K0-959-455-P
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2013 Volkswagen GTI | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen GTI Cooling Fan Part Number: 1K0-959-455-FR
$345.86 MSRP: $472.48
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Electric Fan; Cooling Fan, Fan Assembly, Fan Blade
- Replaces: 1K0-959-455-DT, 1K0-959-455-FE, 1K0-959-455-DL, 1K0-959-455-N, 1K0-959-455-FJ, 1K0-959-455-CQ
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2014 Volkswagen GTI | Base, Driver's Edition, Fahrenheit, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen GTI Shroud Part Number: 5QM-121-203-H
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- Other Name: Electric Fan
- Replaces: 5QM-121-203-C, 5QM-121-203-F
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- 2016-2021 Volkswagen GTI | Autobahn, Rabbit Edition, S, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen GTI Fan Assembly Part Number: 5WA-121-203-B
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- Other Name: Electric Fan
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2022-2024 Volkswagen GTI | 40th Anniversary Edition, Autobahn, S, SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen GTI Cooling Fan Part Number: 5Q0-121-203-DE
$624.47 MSRP: $787.48
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Electric Fan; Fan Assembly, Fan Module
- Replaces: 5Q0-121-203-CB, 5Q0-121-203-CE, 5Q0-121-203-CL
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2018 Volkswagen GTI | Autobahn, S, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen GTI Fan Assembly Part Number: 5WA-121-203-P
$650.09 MSRP: $819.79
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Electric Fan
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2022-2024 Volkswagen GTI | 40th Anniversary Edition, Autobahn, S, SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS

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Volkswagen GTI Cooling Fan Assembly Parts and Q&A

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Q: How to remove and replace the cooling fan assembly on Volkswagen GTI?
A:
Take off the engine cover, and unwind the cable of the negative side of the battery. Lift the front part of the vehicle and place it on jackstands. Take out the splash shield used under the vehicle. In the case of a four cylinder engine, eliminate the air inlet duct. When fitted with a noise generator, unscrew the locking ring of the charge air pipe, unplug the electrical connector, unscrew the mounting fastener, and the left side charge air pipe. Gently unscrew the red locking tab with a small screwdriver then unconnect the electrical connector of the cooling fan harness. Dislodge the cooling fan shroud attaching fasteners and extract the assembly at the bottom of the car. Unplug and dismount the electrical connector of the cooling fans, detach and remove the cooling fan motor fasteners and fans of the shroud. In case of damage of the fans or motor it is possible to change the fan blade by removing the fan blade off the motor. The rest of the installation is the opposite of the removal process.