Front Coolant Pipes

Front Coolant Pipes

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1783)

• Drip Tray for VAS 6100 (VAS 6208)

• Hose Clip Pliers (VAS 6362)

Removing

Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant:

• The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm.

• Wear protective goggles and protective clothing to prevent damage to eyes and scalding.

• Reduce pressure by covering the coolant expansion tank cap with a cloth and carefully opening.

- Open the coolant expansion tank cap.

- Remove the cover for the intake air duct, disengage the side clips - arrows - to do so.






- Unclip the lower intake air duct, disengage the clips - arrows - to do so.






- Remove both the lower intake air duct and the intake air hose.






- Loosen the hose clamp - 2 -.

- Remove the bolt - 4 -.

- Disconnect the connector - arrow - and free up the electrical wire.

- Remove the noise insulation..

- Remove the charge air hose by loosening the clamps - 1 and 2 -.






- Seal off the connection on the charge air cooler with a clean cloth.

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






- Place the drip tray for VAS 6100 (VAS 6208) under the engine.






- Remove the coolant hoses from the after-run coolant pump - arrows -.



- Remove the bolts - 1 and 2 - and remove the front coolant pipes from the coolant hoses - arrows -.






Installing

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

Install in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• Only use approved clamps for hose connections. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

- Install the charge air hose. Refer to => [ Charge Air Hose, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Charge Air Hose, Disconnecting and Connecting.

- Check the coolant level. Refer to => [ Coolant, Draining and Filling ] Service and Repair.