Coolant Pipes Overview
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WARNING:
Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.
- The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm.
- Cover the coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and then open it slowly to release the pressure.
NOTE:
- When the engine is warm the cooling system is under pressure. If necessary release pressure before commencing repair work.
- Secure all hose connections using hose clamps appropriate for the model type,
- Hose clip pliers V.A.G 1921- or spring-type clip pliers VAS 5024 A- are recommended for installing spring-type clamps.
- Always replace gaskets and seals.
- Arrows on coolant pipes and coolant hoses must line up across from each other.
- Front Coolant Pipes
- Removing and installing, refer to FRONT COOLANT PIPES
- Coolant Hose
- From turbocharger
- Coolant Hose
- To the coolant reservoir
- Bolt
- 5 Nm
- O-ring
- Replace
- Coolant Hose
- To heat exchanger for heater unit
- Small Coolant Pipe
- Removing and installing, refer to SMALL COOLANT PIPE
- Bolts
- 9 Nm
- Coolant Hose
- Bolt
- 5 Nm
- Coolant Hose
- From after-run coolant pump -V51-
- Coolant Hose
- To the after-run coolant pump