Coolant Line/Hose: Service and Repair

Coolant Pipes

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Spring Type Clip Pliers (VAS 5024A)

Removing

- Remove the engine cover/upper air filter housing. Refer to => [ Engine Cover/Upper Air Filter Housing ] Engine Cover/Upper Air Filter Housing.

GTI

- Remove the pipe - A - and hose - B - - arrows -.





Continuation for All

- Remove the noise insulation.

- Disconnect the connector - 3 - from the charge air pressure sensor (G31).





- Remove the charge air pipe bolts - 2 and 4 -.

- Loosen the clamp - 1 -, disconnect the quick release coupling on the charge air cooler and remove the charge air pipe with the hose downward.

- Drain the coolant. Refer to => [ Draining and Filling ] Draining and Filling.

- Disconnect the electrical connectors - arrow -.





- Disconnect the coolant hoses from the coolant pipes - arrows -.





- Disconnect the hose - A - and remove the bolt - B -. Remove the front coolant pipe.





- Disengage the connector - A - from the bracket, disconnect the hose - B - and remove the bolts - C -. Remove the rear coolant pipe.





Installing

Installation is performed in reverse order.