Front Coolant Pipe

Front Coolant Pipe

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Spanner Wrench (3212)

• Hose Clamp Pliers (VAS 6362)

Removing

- Pull front engine cover off - arrows -.





- Remove bolts - arrows -.





- Remove the air duct - 1 - and - 2 -.

• Before removing the ribbed belt, mark the turning direction on it with chalk or a felt tip pen. A reversed turning direction can cause damage to the belt under operating conditions.

- Pivot tensioning device in direction of - arrow - to relieve tension on ribbed belt.





- Remove ribbed belt from the coolant pump.

- Release tensioner unit

- Remove ribbed belt pulley from the coolant pump.





- When loosening bolts use Spanner Wrench (3212) to counter-hold.

- Separate the electrical connector - 3 -.





- Disconnect coolant hoses - arrows - from front coolant pipe.

- Remove bolts - 1 -, - 2 -, - 4 - and - 5 - and remove front coolant pipe.

Installing

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

• Replace seals and O-rings.

• Secure all hose connections with hose clamps appropriate for the model.

- Clean and/or smooth O-ring sealing surface before installing.

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

- Install ribbed belt. Refer to => [ Ribbed Belt ] Ribbed Belt.

- Fill with coolant => [ Filling ] Procedures.

Tightening Specifications