Fuel Cooler: Service and Repair

Fuel Cooler

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Drip tray for workshop crane (VAS 6208)

Removing

- Read safety precautions before beginning work => [ Fuel Supply System Safety Precautions ] Fuel Supply System Safety Precautions.

- Observe the rules for cleanliness => [ Clean Working Conditions ] Fuel Supply System.

• The fuel cooler is located in the return line to the fuel tank. It is attached to the underbody of the vehicle.

- Remove right underbody trim - arrows -.





- Place the drip tray for workshop crane under the vehicle.

CAUTION!
• The fuel or fuel lines in fuel system can become very hot (danger of scalding)!

• In addition, the fuel system is under pressure! Release pressure by carefully loosening the connection!

• Wear protective goggles and protective gloves when working on the fuel system!

- Separate the fuel lines at the fuel cooler.

- Remove the nuts - arrows -.





Installing

Installation is performed in reverse order. When doing this note the following:

• Tighten the fuel cooler nuts to 15 Nm.