Turbocharger Coolant Line: Service and Repair
Coolant Pipes
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Hose Clip Pliers (V.A.G 1921)
Removing
- Disconnect the electrical connector on the mass airflow (MAF) sensor (G70) - 3 -.
- Open clips - 1 and 2 - and remove air guide hose from MAF sensor.
- Remove front air intake connector on lock carrier - 4 -.
- Remove engine cover.
- Remove pipe - A - and hose - B - - arrows -.
- Remove the air duct - 1 and 2 - for charge air cooler.
- Loosen clamp - 2 -.
- Disconnect the connector - 4 -.
- Remove the nut - 3 - and bolt - 1 -.
- Remove intake tube downward and out.
- Drain the coolant. Refer to => [ Cooling System, Draining and Filling ] Procedures.
- Disconnect electrical connectors - arrow -.
- Disconnect coolant hoses from coolant pipes - arrows -.
- Disconnect hose - A - and remove bolt - B -. Remove front coolant pipe.
- Disengage connector - A - from bracket, disconnect hose - B - and remove bolts - C -. Remove rear coolant pipe.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
• Always replace gaskets and seals.
• Secure all hose connections using hose clamps appropriate for the model. Refer to the electronic parts catalog ETKA.
- Fill with coolant. Refer to => [ Cooling System, Draining and Filling ] Procedures.