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Cooling System






Coolant Hose Connection Diagram






1 Expansion Tank

With the sealing cap.

Pressure relief valve in cap, checking. Refer to => [ Pressure Relief Valve in Cap, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.

2 Turbocharger

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Turbocharger ] Turbocharger.

3 Cylinder Head/Cylinder Block

Replace coolant after replacing.

4 Coolant Connection

5 Heater Core

Replace coolant after replacing.

6 Bypass Thermostat

Only with a automatic transmission.

Checking, refer to => [ Bypass Thermostat Overview ] Bypass Thermostat Overview.

7 Transmission Oil Cooler

Only with a automatic transmission.

8 Engine Oil Cooler

9 Intake Manifold

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Intake Manifold ] Intake Manifold.

10 Radiator

Removing and installing, refer to one of the following:

GTI and Eos, refer to => [ Radiator ] Service and Repair.

Replace the coolant after replacing.

11 Coolant Recirculation Pump (V50)

The direction of coolant flow in the after-run operation is opposite the illustrated direction of flow.

The functions can be checked with output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM). Refer to the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051.

12 Coolant Thermostat Housing

With the coolant thermostat.

Coolant thermostat, checking. Refer to "Function and Component Selection" in the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051.