Left Front Coolant Pipes

Left Front Coolant Pipes

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Hose Clamps Up to 25 mm Dia. (3094)

• Drip Tray (VAS 6208)

• Hose Clip Pliers (VAS 6362)

Removing

- Remove the front engine cover - 1 - upward.






- Remove the front noise insulation - 1 -.






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 in the system.

- Remove the cap - arrow - from the coolant reservoir.






- Place the (VAS 6208) under the engine.

• The installed position with the engine removed is shown in this illustration and the illustration that follows.

- Loosen the hose clamps - 1 - and - 3 -, then close off the coolant hoses with the (3094) and remove them from the left front coolant pipes.






- Remove the bolts - 2 -.

- Loosen the hose clamps - 1 - and remove the coolant hoses from the coolant pipes on the A/C compressor.






- Remove the bolt - 2 -.

- Remove the left front coolant pipes downward.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

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

• Secure all hose connections with hose clamps appropriate for the model, refer to the Parts Catalog.

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

- Install the noise insulation.