Wire Harness / Hoses / Pipes, Replacing
Wire Harness / Hoses / Pipes, Replacing
Removal
Preparations
- Remove the heater.
- Remove the fan shroud.
Wiring harness, replacement
- Disconnect all the connectors and the sensor.
- Cut the tie strap.
- Replace the wiring harness.
Replacing the hoses and pipes
- Release the quick-release connectors.
- Remove the hose clamps.
- Replace the hose / pipe.
NOTE: Use Oetiker pincers 3374 to slacken off and secure the Oetiker clamps.
Installation
Bleeding the fuel system
- Connect the fuel line to vacuum pump 998 5876. Suck carefully until fuel comes out. Connect the cables and hoses.
Water pump
- Install in reverse order.
NOTE: Always check that there is clearance between the fuel line and water hose.
Final check
NOTE: Start the engine and let it idle for a few seconds before starting the heater.
- Test run the heater. Check the function of the heater.
- Check both the coolant hoses and the fuel lines for leakage.
- Top up the coolant if necessary.
- Check that no diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) have been stored during the repair work.