Left Coolant Pipes

Left Coolant Pipes

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Drip Tray for Workshop Crane (VAS 6208)

• Hose Clamp Pliers (VAS 6362)

Removing

- Pull front engine cover off - arrows -.

• 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

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

- Open cap of coolant expansion tank.

- Remove noise insulation.

- Place Drip Tray for Workshop Crane (VAS 6208) under engine.

- Disconnect coolant hose - arrow - from oil cooler and drain coolant.

- Separate connector - 1 - for wiring to air conditioning compressor clutch solenoid.

CAUTION!
The air conditioning refrigerant circuit must not be opened.

- Remove air conditioning compressor from bracket - arrows -.

• To prevent damage to the refrigerant lines/hoses, ensure that the lines and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.

- Hang up the air conditioning compressor with attached lines on left side of vehicle.

- Remove bolts - arrows - and remove air conditioning compressor bracket.

- Remove the bolts - arrows -.

- Disconnect coolant pipes from coolant hoses - 1 - and - 2 -.

• To improve clarity, the power steering pump is shown removed.

Installing

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

• Replace 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 A/C compressor.

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

- Fill with coolant => [ Filling ] Procedures.

Tightening Specifications