Front coolant pipe, removing and installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Drip tray for workshop crane VAS 6208

Fig 1: Drip Tray For VAS 6100, VAS 6208

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Removing

Drain coolant → Cooling system, draining and filling .
Bring lock carrier into service position → Lock carrier, moving into service position .

Fig 2: Removing Bolts And Torque Support From Engine

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Remove bolts - arrows - and remove torque support from engine.
Place drip tray for workshop crane VAS 6208 under engine.

Fig 3: Removing Front Coolant Pipe On Engine

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Remove front coolant pipe on engine - arrows -.

Installing

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

NOTE:

Replace seals and O-rings.
Secure all hose connections using hose clamps appropriate for the model type .

Install the lock carrier with attachments →
- 50 BODY, FRONT
- 50 - BODY - FRONT for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.

Fig 4: Placing Torque Support On Rubber Buffer For Torque Support

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Place torque support on rubber buffer for torque support and tighten bolts - arrows -.
Install front bumper cover →
- 63 BUMPER
- 63 - BUMPERS for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.
Fill with coolant Filling .
Check headlight adjustment →
- 01 - MAINTENANCE
- 01 - MAINTENANCE for MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES - CABRIOLET
.

Torque specifications

Component		Nm
Coolant line	Coolant pump	10
front to	Oil pan (upper section)	10
Torque bracket to upper part of oil pan		42
Torque support stop to lock carrier		28