Oil Cooler

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Drip Tray VAS 6208
• Hose Clip Pliers V.A.G 1921

Removing 

-- Open cap of coolant expansion tank.

-- Disconnect the electrical connector on the mass airflow (MAF) sensor -G70- -3-.

Fig 1: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor G70 Electrical Harness Connector, Clips & Front Air Intake Connector On Lock Carrier

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-- Open clips -1 and 2- and remove air guide hose from MAF sensor.

-- Remove front air intake connector on lock carrier -4-.

-- Remove engine cover.

-- Remove center noise insulation fasteners -1 to 4-.

Fig 2: Center Noise Insulation Fasteners And Center Noise Insulation Panel

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-- Remove noise insulation frame -arrow-.

Fig 3: Removing Noise Insulation Frame

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-- Drain the coolant. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Remove the intake manifold and fuel rail. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove bracket for cable connector -arrows- from coolant pipe.

Fig 4: Bracket For Cable Connector

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-- Disconnect coolant hose -1-.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Coolant Hose & Removing Bolts

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-- Remove the bolt -2-.

-- Disconnect coolant hoses -arrows- from coolant pipe.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Coolant Hoses From Coolant Pipe

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-- Remove bolt -1- and remove coolant pipe.

-- Remove the oil cooler -arrows-.

Fig 7: Removing Oil Cooler

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Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• For the correct tightening specifications, refer to OIL FILTER BRACKET OVERVIEW 
• For the correct tightening specifications, refer to COOLING SYSTEM OVERVIEW

-- Fill with coolant. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM, DRAINING AND FILLING .