Left Coolant Pipes

Left Coolant Pipes

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Drip tray for workshop crane (VAS 6208)

• Hose clamp pliers (V.A.G 1921)

Removing

- Remove front engine cover - arrows -.





- Remove bolts - arrows -.





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

- Loosen quick-release fasteners - 1 - and - 2 - and remove front noise insulation. Rear section of noise insulation remains installed.





- Remove front bumper cover.

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

- Remove oil cooler. Refer to => [ Oil Cooler ] Oil Cooler.

• 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 coolant pump.

- Release tensioner unit

- Separate connector - 1 - for wiring to air conditioning compressor clutch solenoid.





CAUTION!
The air conditioning refrigerant circuit must not be opened.

- Remove air conditioning compressor from bracket - arrows -.

• To prevent damage to the refrigerant lines/hoses, ensure that the lines and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.

- Hang up air conditioning compressor with attached lines on left side of vehicle.

- Remove bolts - arrows - and remove air conditioning compressor bracket.





- Remove bolts - arrows - and remove coolant pipe from engine - 2 -.





• Ignore - 1 -.

Installing

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

• Replace 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 A/C compressor.

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

- Install oil cooler. Refer to => [ Oil Cooler ] Oil Cooler.

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

- Install front bumper cover.

- Fill with coolant => [ Filling ] Procedures.

Tightening Specifications