Map Controlled Engine Cooling Thermostat F265, Removing and Installing

Map Controlled Engine Cooling Thermostat F265, removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required





^ Drip tray for workshop crane VAS 6208





^ Hose clamp pliers V.A.G 1921





^ Locking Tool T40098

Removing

CAUTION: Observe measures when connecting battery.





- With ignition switched off, disconnect Battery Ground (GND) strap - arrow -.





- Remove engine cover - arrows -.

CAUTION: Cover cap of expansion tank with rag and open carefully, as hot steam or hot coolant may escape when opening.

- Open cap of coolant expansion tank.





- For vehicles with auxiliary heater, remove bolts - arrows - for exhaust pipe of parking heater/auxiliary heater on noise insulation.





- Loosen quick-release fasteners - 1 - and - 2 - and remove front noise insulation.
- Drain engine coolant.





- Remove oil pressure sensor electrical connector - 1 -.
- Also remove lower coolant hose on coolant pipe - 2 - and allow remaining coolant to drain.





- Pull EVAP canister with connected lines upward in direction of - arrow - out of retainer and lay it aside.

Note:
^ Before removing ribbed belt, mark the turning direction on it with chalk or a felt tip pen. A reversed turning direction can cause damage to the belt under operating conditions.





- Mark direction of rotation of ribbed belt.
- Pivot belt tensioner for ribbed belt in direction of - arrow - to relieve tension on ribbed belt.
- Secure tensioning element using Locking Tool T40098.
- Remove ribbed belt.





- Remove ribbed belt tensioner with engine lifting eye - arrows -.
- Remove Generator.





- Separate connector - 1 - for wiring to air conditioning compressor clutch solenoid.

CAUTION: The air conditioning refrigerant circuit must not be opened.

- Remove air conditioning compressor from bracket - arrows -.

Note:
^ To prevent damage to condenser and also to the refrigerant lines/hoses, ensure that the lines and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.

- Hang up A/C compressor with attached lines at bottom of vehicle.





- Remove coolant hose - 2 -, thereby pull out retaining clip - 1 -.





- Remove accessory assembly bracket - bolts - 1 to 6 -.





- Disconnect electrical connector - 1 -.
- Remove Map Controlled Engine Cooling Thermostat F265 - arrows -.

Installing
Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

Note:
^ Replace O-ring.

- Clean and/or smooth O-ring sealing surface.
- Moisten new O-ring with coolant G12+.
- Install accessory assembly bracket.
- Fill with coolant.
- Install generator.
- Install A/C compressor.
- Install ribbed belt.
- Connect battery.