Coolant Line/Hose: Service and Repair

Coolant Pipes

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Spring Type Clip Pliers (VAS 5024 A)

Removing

- Remove the engine cover/upper air filter housing. Refer to => [ Engine Cover/Upper Air Filter Housing ] Engine Cover/Upper Air Filter Housing.

GTI:

- Remove the pipe - A - and hose - B - bolts - arrows -.






Continuation for all Vehicles:

- Remove the noise insulation.

- Disconnect the connector - 3 - from the charge air pressure sensor (G31).






- Remove the bolts - 2 and 4 -.

- Loosen the clamp - 1 -, disconnect the quick-release coupling on the charge air cooler and remove the charge air pipe with the hose downward.

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

- Disconnect the electrical connectors - arrow -.






- Disconnect the coolant hoses from the coolant pipes - arrows -.






- Disconnect the hose - A - and remove the bolt - B -. Remove the front coolant pipe.






- Disengage the connector - A - from the bracket, disconnect the hose - B - and remove the bolts - C -. Remove the rear coolant pipe.






Installing

Installation is performed in reverse order.