Front Coolant Pipe

Front Coolant Pipe

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Refractometer (T10007 A)

• Hose Clamps up to 25 mm Dia. (3094)

• Cooling System Tester (V.A.G 1274 B)

• Adapter (V.A.G 1274/8)

• Hose Clip Pliers (VAS 6340)

• Drip Tray for VAS 6100 (VAS 6208)

• Hose Clip Pliers (VAS 6362)

• Pry Lever - Rmv Outside Mirror (80 - 200)

Removing

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

Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

Reduce pressure by covering coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and carefully opening.

• Hoses are secured with spring-type clips. In cases of repair only use spring-type clips.

• Hose clip pliers (VAS 6340) are recommended for installing spring-type clamps.

• When installing coolant hoses, make sure they are free of stress and do not come into contact with other components (observe markings on coolant connections and hoses).

- Remove the engine cover. Refer to => [ Engine Cover ] Engine Cover.

- Drain the coolant. Refer to => [ Draining and Filling ] Procedures.

- Remove the charge air cooler. Refer to => [ Charge Air Cooler ] Charge Air Cooler.

- Loosen the hose clamps and disconnect the coolant hoses.






- Unclip the wire from the coolant pipe - 1 -.

- Loosen and remove the bolt - arrow A - and the nut - arrow B -.

- Remove the front coolant pipe - 1 -.

Installing

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

- Fill the coolant. Refer to => [ Draining and Filling ] Procedures.

Tightening Specifications