Front coolant pipe, removing and installing
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Drip tray for workshop crane VAS 6208 or drip tray V.A.G 1306
Removing
- Drain coolant → Cooling System, Draining and Filling .
- Bring lock carrier into service position → Lock Carrier, Moving into Service Position .
NOTE:
- Before removing the ribbed belt, mark the turning direction on the belt with chalk or a felt tip pen. A reversed direction of rotation can cause damage to the belt under operating conditions.
- Pivot tensioning device for ribbed belt in direction of - arrow - to relieve tension on ribbed belt.
- Remove ribbed belt and release tensioning device.
- Place drip tray for workshop crane VAS 6208 or drip tray V.A.G 1306 under engine.
- Remove bolts - arrows -.
- Remove front coolant pipe.
Installing
Installation is in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
NOTE:
- Replace O-rings.
- Install ribbed belt → Ribbed Belt, Removing and Installing .
- Install lock carrier with attachments → 50 - BODY - FRONT .
- Install front bumper cover → 63 - BUMPERS .
- Deactivate vehicle lifting mode → 43 - Self Leveling Suspension .
- Fill with coolant → Filling under Cooling System, Draining and Filling
- Check headlight adjustment ; Headlights, checking adjustment.