Small Coolant Pipe

Small Coolant Pipe

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

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

- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to => [ Air Filter Housing ] Air Filter Housing.

- Remove the charge air pipe from the noise generator, if equipped.

- Loosen the hose clamp - 2 -.






- Remove the bolt - 4 -.

- Disconnect the electrical connector - arrow -.

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

- Remove the bolts - arrows - and remove the electrical connectors - 1 through 3 - from the bracket.






- Free up the electrical harness from the small coolant pipe - arrow -.






- Remove the bolts - 2 and 3 -.

- Disconnect the small coolant pipe from the coolant pump and from the coolant hoses - 1 and 4 -.

Installing

• Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Coolant Pipes Overview ] Coolant Pipes Overview.

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

• Replace the O-ring.

• 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.