Supercharger Coolant Pipes, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Engine Cover

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-- Remove the front engine cover -1- upward.

-- Remove the front noise insulation -1-. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 2: Identifying Front/Rear Noise Insulation

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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.

-- Open the coolant reservoir cap.

-- Place the Shop Crane - Drip TrayVAS6208 under engine.

Fig 3: Clamps -1-, -3-, Bolt -2-

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-- Disconnect the coolant hoses with the Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm3094 and remove them from the front left coolant pipes on the compressor by loosening the clamps -1-.

NOTE:

Ignore items -2 and 3-.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and remove the coolant pipes on the supcharger.

Fig 4: Coolant Pipes And Bolts

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