Engine Oil Cooler

Engine Oil Cooler

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Oil Collecting and Extracting Device (V.A.G 1782)

Removing






- Remove the front noise insulation - 1 -.

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

- Remove the after-run coolant pump (V51) if the vehicle has one. Refer to => [ After-Run Coolant Pump (V51) ] After-Run Coolant Pump (V51).

- Remove the bolt - 1 - and nut - 3 - and the lock carrier left brace - 2 -.






- Open the clamp and remove the coolant hose - 1 - and, if necessary, - 2 - from the oil cooler.






- Place the (V.A.G 1782) under the engine.

- Remove the bolts - arrows - and remove the engine oil cooler.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Oil Pan Upper and Lower Sections, Oil Pump and Oil Cooler Overview ] Service and Repair.

• Replace the gasket.

• Secure all hose connections with hose clamps of the same type as those equipped by the factory, refer to the Parts Catalog.

- Install the lock carrier brace.

- Install after-run coolant pump. Refer to => [ After-Run Coolant Pump (V51) ] After-Run Coolant Pump (V51).

- Check the oil level.

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