Front Coolant Pipes

Front Coolant Pipes

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1783)

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

• Hose Clip Pliers (VAS 6362)

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.

- Open the coolant expansion tank cap.

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






- Unclip the air duct from the lock carrier air duct, disengage the clips to do so - arrows -.






- Remove both the intake air duct and the lower air duct.

- Only vehicles with noise generator: Open the locking mechanism - 1 -, unclip the fuel lines - 2 - and loosen the bolt - 3 - on the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister. Move the charge air pipe aside.






- Loosen the hose clamp - 2 -.






- Remove the bolt - 4 -.

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

- Remove the noise insulation.

- Disconnect the charge air hose by lifting the clamp - 1 - and loosening the hose clamp - 2 -.






- Seal off the connections on 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) or (V.A.G 1306) 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.

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

• Install only approved clamps for securing hose connections.

- Charge air pipe, installing. Refer to => [ Charge Air Hose and Pipe, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Charge Air Hose and Pipe, Disconnecting and Connecting

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