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Oil Cooler






Oil Cooler

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) (V.A.G 1331)

Drip Tray for VAS 6100 (VAS 6208) or (V.A.G 1306)

Removing


Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant:

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

Wear protective goggles and protective clothing to prevent damage to eyes and scalding.

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

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

- Remove the accessory bracket. Refer to => [ Accessory Bracket ] Service and Repair.

- Remove the bolts - 4 and 5 - and remove the oil cooler - 3 - together with the seal - 2 -.






Installing

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Oil Filter, Oil Cooler and Oil Pressure Switch Overview ] Service and Repair.

Install in reverse order of removal. When doing this note the following:

Always replace gaskets and seals.

Install only approved clamps for securing hose connections.

- Install the oil cooler - 3 - with a new seal - 2 -.