Front Coolant Line

Front Coolant Line

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Spanner Wrench (3212)

• Hose clamp pliers (V.A.G 1921)

Removing

- Remove front engine cover - arrows -.





- Remove bolts - arrows -.





- Remove air duct - 1 - and - 2 -.

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

- Remove front bumper cover.

- Bring lock carrier into service position. Refer to =>
Radiator Support Radiator Support

• Before removing ribbed belt, mark the turning direction on it with chalk or a felt tip pen. A reversed turning direction can cause damage to the belt under operating conditions.

- Pivot tensioning device in direction of - arrow - to relieve tension on ribbed belt.





- Remove ribbed belt from the coolant pump.

- Release tensioner unit

- Remove ribbed belt pulley from coolant pump.

- When loosening bolts use spanner wrench (3212 ) to counter-hold.





- Separate electrical connector - 3 -.





- Disconnect coolant hoses - arrows - from front coolant pipe.

- Remove bolts - 1 -, - 2 -, - 4 - and - 5 - and remove front coolant pipe.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

• Replace seals and O-rings.

• Secure all hose connections with hose clamps appropriate for the model.

- Clean and/or smooth O-ring sealing surface before installing.

- Moisten a new O-ring with coolant additive and slide it onto the coolant pipe.

- Install ribbed belt. Refer to => [ Ribbed Belt ] Ribbed Belt.

- Install lock carrier with attachments. Refer to =>
Radiator Support Radiator Support

- Install front bumper cover.

- Fill with coolant => [ Filling ] Procedures.

Tightening Specifications