Oil Cooler

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Hose Clip Pliers V.A.G 1921
Drip Tray VAS 6208
Assembly Tool T10118

Removing

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

-- Remove fan shroud. Refer to FAN SHROUD .

-- Remove the noise insulation frame -arrow- with the rear noise insulation. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Fig 1: Identifying Noise Insulation Frame

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-- Disconnect the connector -3-.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolt And Hose, Removal

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-- Remove bolt -arrow-.

-- Remove the hose -2-.

-- Loosen the hose clamp -1- and then remove the turbocharger recirculating valve -N249- with the hose still connected -4- from the air guide pipe and lay it to the side.

-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- on the charge air pressure sensor -G31-.

Fig 3: Identifying Air Guide Hose Bolts, Air Guide Pipe Hose Clamps & Electrical Harness Connector

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-- Remove the bolt -1- and nut -4-.

-- Loosen the hose clamp -2- and remove the air guide pipe.

NOTE:

Ignore -3-.

-- Remove the coolant hose by loosening the hose clamp -1-.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Mass Air Flow Sensor

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-- Disconnect the connector -2- from the Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor -G70-.

-- Detach upper section of air filter housing -arrow- and remove air filter insert.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the lower section of the air filter housing.

Fig 5: Identifying Screws For Lower Portion Of Air Cleaner Housing

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-- Release the electrical connector -arrow- on the oil pressure switch -F1- with the T10118 and remove.

Fig 6: Identifying Electrical Connector -Arrow-

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-- Place the VAS 6208 under engine.

Fig 7: Identifying Coolant Hose And Bolts -Arrows-, Removal

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-- Remove the coolant hose -1-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the oil cooler.

Installing

For the correct tightening specifications, refer to OIL FILTER BRACKET AND OIL COOLER OVERVIEW .

Installation is done is reverse order, observe the following:

NOTE:

Replace seals and sealing rings.

The hose supports, air guide pipes and hoses must be free of oil and grease before installing.

Secure all hose connections with hose clamps appropriate for the model.

To mount the charge hoses on their connectors securely, spray the bolts on the used clamps with rust remover before installing.

-- Install the air guide pipe. Refer to CHARGE AIR COOLER OVERVIEW .

-- Install the air filter housing and the air filter. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Install the noise insulation frame. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Install fan shroud. Refer to FAN SHROUD .

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