Front Coolant Pipes

Front Coolant Pipes

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Hose Clip Pliers (V.A.G 1921)

• Drip Tray for VAS 6100 (VAS 6208)

Removing


Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

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

• Cover the coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and then open it slowly to release the pressure.

- Open the coolant reservoir cap.

- Remove the cover for the air guide; to do this disengage the side clips - arrows -.






- Unclip the lower air guide, to do this disengage the clips to - arrows -.






- Remove both the lower air guide and the air guide hose.

- Loosen the hose clamp - 2 -.






- Remove the bolt - 4 -.

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

• Ignore - 1 and 3 -.

- Remove the noise insulation.

Cabriolet

- Remove the frame for the noise insulation.

All

- Remove the air guide pipe - 1 and 2 -.






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






• Ignore - 2, 3 and 4 and the arrow -.

- Place the (VAS 6208) under the engine.






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

• Ignore - 1 and 2 -.



- Disconnect the vacuum line - 1 - to the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister by pressing the release button.






• Ignore - 2 -.

- Disengage the vacuum line on the front coolant pipes.

- Remove the EVAP canister with the connected lines upward out of the bracket - arrow - and lay it aside.






- 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 reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• Always replace gaskets and seals.

• Secure all hose connections with hose clamps of the same type as those equipped by the factory.

- Air guides, Installing with connector. Refer to => [ Hose Connections with Connector Couplings, Assembling ] Service and Repair

- Fill with coolant => [ Filling ] Service and Repair.