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Front Coolant Pipe, Removing and Installing


Front coolant pipe, removing and installing

Special tools and equipment





^ Drip tray VAG 1306

Removing
- Drain off coolant.
- Move lock carrier to service position; Refer to Body and Frame; Radiator Support, Service and Repair





- Remove bolts (arrows) and detach torque reaction support from engine.
- Position drip tray V.A.G 1306 beneath engine.





- Remove coolant pipe (arrows) at front of engine.

Installing
Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

Note:
^ Replace sealing rings and O-rings.
^ Secure aft hose connections with standard hose clamps; Refer to Part Supplier

- Install lock carrier with attachments.
Refer to Body and Frame; Radiator Support, Service and Repair





- Allow stop for torque reaction support to settle on rubber buffer for torque reaction support and tighten bolts (arrows) to 28 Nm.
- Install front bumper.
- Fill with coolant.
- Adjust headlights.





Tightening torques