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Cooling System






Coolant Hose Connection Diagram

Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

When the engine is warm the cooling system is under pressure.

Reduce pressure by covering coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and carefully open.

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

Arrows on coolant pipes and ends of coolant hoses must align when installing.






1 Radiator

Removal and installation, refer to => [ Radiator ] Radiator

Change coolant after replacing

2 Non-Return Valve

3 After-Run Coolant Pump (V51)

Removal and installation, refer to => [ After-Run Coolant Pump ] Service and Repair

4 Oil Cooler

Change coolant after replacing

5 Coolant Pump

Removal and installation, refer to => [ Coolant Pump ] Service and Repair

6 Cylinder Head and Cylinder Block

Change coolant after replacing

7 Coolant Reservoir

8 Coolant Reservoir Cap

With check-valve

Pressure relief valve, checking => [ Pressure relief valve in cap,
checking ] Testing and Inspection

9 Heater Core

Change coolant after replacing

10 Coolant Thermostat

With connecting piece, removing and installing, refer to => [ Connecting Piece with Coolant Thermostat ] Connecting Piece with Coolant Thermostat

Checking, refer to => [ Thermostat, Checking ] Testing and Inspection

11 Non-Return Valve

Only on vehicles with direct shift automatic transmission (DSG)

12 Transmission Oil Cooler

Change coolant after replacing

13 Auxiliary Radiator

Depending on vehicle equipment