Oil Cooler: Service and Repair

Oil Cooler

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Drip Tray (VAS 6208)

• Hose Clip Pliers (VAS 5024 A)

Removing


Cover cap of expansion tank with a rag and open carefully, as hot steam for example hot coolant may escape when opened.

- Open cap of coolant expansion tank.

- Remove the engine cover and air filter.

- Remove noise insulation.

- Drain the coolant. Refer to => [ Cooling System, Draining and Filling ] Procedures.

- Remove the intake manifold and fuel rail.

- Remove bracket for cable connector - arrows - from coolant pipe.






- Disconnect coolant hose - 1 -.






- Remove the bolt - 2 -.

- Disconnect coolant hoses - arrows - from coolant pipe.






- Remove bolt - 1 - and remove coolant pipe.

- Remove the oil cooler - arrows -.






Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• For the correct tightening specifications, refer to => [ Oil Filter Bracket Overview ] Oil Filter Bracket Overview

• Always replace gaskets and seals.

• Secure all hose connections using hose clamps appropriate for the model, refer to the electronic parts catalog ETKA.

- Fill with coolant. Refer to => [ Cooling System, Draining and Filling ] Procedures.