Supercharger Coolant Pipes: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Engine Cover -1- And -2-

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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 Noise Insulation

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Fig 3: Identifying Coolant Reservoir Marking

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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 VAS 6208 under the engine.

-- Disconnect the coolant hoses with the 3094 and remove them from the left front coolant pipes on the supercharger by loosening the clamps -1-.

Fig 4: Identifying Coolant Pipes

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NOTE:

Ignore -2-.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and the coolant pipes.

Fig 5: Identifying Coolant Pipes And Bolts

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