Left Coolant Pipes

Left Coolant Pipes

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Hose Clip Pliers (V.A.G 1921)

Removing

- Drain the coolant. refer to => [ Cooling System, Draining and Filling ] Service and Repair or, in countries with hot climates, remove the after-run coolant pump (V51) => [ After-Run Coolant Pump (V51) ] After-Run Coolant Pump (V51).

- Remove Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor.






- Remove the bolts - arrows - and the A/C compressor bracket.






- Remove the bolts - arrows -.






- Remove the coolant pipes from the coolant hoses by loosening the hose clamps - 1 and 2 -.

• The installation location is shown with the power steering pump removed.

Installing

• Tightening specification, refer to => [ Coolant Pipes Overview ] Coolant Pipes Overview.

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

• Replace the O-ring.

• Secure all hose connections with hose clamps of the same type as those equipped by the factory. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

- Clean and smooth the O-ring sealing surface.

- Coat the O-ring with coolant and slide it onto the coolant pipe.

- Install the A/C compressor bracket. Refer to => [ Ribbed Belt Drive Overview ] Ribbed Belt Drive Overview.

- Install A/C compressor.

- Install After-Run Coolant Pump (V51). Refer to=> [ After-Run Coolant Pump (V51) ] After-Run Coolant Pump (V51).

- Fill the engine with coolant => [ Filling ] Service and Repair.