Small Coolant Pipe

Small Coolant Pipe

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench 5-60 Nm (VAG 1783)

• Drip tray for VAS 6100 (VAS 6208)

• Hose clip pliers (VAS 6362)

• Coolant additive (G 12 plus-plus)

Removing

- Drain the cooling system. Refer to --> [ Draining and Filling ] [1][2]Cooling System, Draining and Filling.

- Remove the air filter. Refer to --> [ Air Filter ] Air Filter.

- Remove the charge air pipe to noise generator. Refer to --> [ Charge Air Pipe to Noise Generator ] Service and Repair.

- Loosen the charge air pipe clamp - 2 -.





- Remove the bolt - 4 -.

- Disconnect the electrical connector - arrow - for the charge air pressure sensor.

- Remove the bolt - 1 - and remove the charge air pipe downward.

- Remove the bolts - arrows - and remove the electrical connectors - 1 through 3 - from the bracket.





- Free up the electrical wiring harness on the small coolant pipe - arrow -.





- Remove the bolts - 2 and 3 -.

- Disconnect the small coolant pipe from the coolant pump and from the coolant hoses - 1 and 4 -.

Installing

• Tightening specifications, refer to --> [ Coolant Pipes Assembly Overview ] Coolant Pipes Assembly Overview.

Install in reverse order of removal. When doing this note the following:

• Replace the O-ring.

• Secure all hose connections using hose clamps appropriate for the model type.

- Assemble the charge air pipe connections. Refer to --> [ Charge Air Hose Connector Coupling, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Charge Air Hose Connector Coupling, Disconnecting and Connecting.

- Check the coolant level. Refer to --> [ Draining and Filling ] [1][2]Cooling System, Draining and Filling.