Front Coolant Pipes

Front Coolant Pipes

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Hose Clip Pliers (VAS 6362)

• Drip Tray for VAS 6100 (VAS 6208)

Removing


Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

• When the engine is warm the cooling system is under pressure.

• Reduce pressure by covering the coolant expansion tank cap with a cloth and carefully opening.

- Open the coolant expansion tank cap.

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





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





- Remove the lower air guide together with the air guide hose.

Vehicles with a Noise Generator:





- Open the latch - 1 -, unclip the fuel lines - 2 - and loosen the bolts - 3 -. Remove the charge air pipe.

Vehicles with Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister in the Engine Compartment:

- Disconnect the vent line - 1 -, unlock the EVAP canister - A - and remove it - B -. Move the EVAP canister to the side.





Continuation for All:





- Loosen the hose clamp - 2 -.

- Remove the bolt - 4 -.

- Disconnect the electrical connectors - arrow - and free up the electrical wire.

- Remove the noise insulation.

- Remove the charge air hose clamps - items 1 and 2 - and hose and seal the charge air cooler with a clean cloth.





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





- Place (VAS 6208) under the engine.





- Remove the coolant hoses from the after-run coolant pump (V51) - arrows -.

- 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.

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal, noting the following:

• Always replace gaskets and seals.

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

- Charge air pipe connecting, refer to => [ Hose Connections with Connector Couplings, Assembling ] Hose Connections With Connection Couplings, Assembly.