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Lower Left Coolant Pipe






Lower Left Coolant Pipe

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Drip tray for workshop crane (VAS 6208) or drip tray (V.A.G 1306)

Hose clamp pliers (V.A.G 1921)

Removing

- Activate vehicle lifting mode.

- Remove cover above coolant reservoir - arrows -.





CAUTION!
Cover cap of expansion tank with rag and open carefully, as hot steam i.e. hot coolant may escape when opening.

- Open cap of coolant expansion tank.

- Loosen quick-release fasteners - 1 - and remove front noise insulation.





- Place drip tray for workshop crane (VAS 6208) or drip tray (V.A.G 1306) under engine.





- Disconnect coolant hose - 2 - from lower left coolant pipe and drain the coolant.

- Remove bolt - 1 - and nut - 3 -.

- Disconnect lower left coolant pipe from coolant hose - 4 -.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

Secure all hose connections using hose clamps appropriate for the model type.

- Fill with coolant => [ Filling ] Procedures.

- Deactivate the vehicle lifting mode.

Tightening Specifications