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


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

Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

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

- 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 both the lower air guide and 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 a 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 Vehicles:






- Loosen the hose clamp - 2 -.

- Remove the bolt - 4 -.

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

- Remove the noise insulation.

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






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






- Place the drip tray for VAS 6100 (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.

- Install the charge air pipe. Refer to => [ Charge Air Hose, Installing ] Charge Air Hose, Installing.