Compressor Coolant Pipes, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Noise Insulation

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-- Remove the front engine cover, refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the front noise insulation -1-, refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

Fig 2: 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 Shop Crane - Drip Tray VAS6208 under engine.

Fig 3: Coolant Pipes

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-- Clamp off the coolant hoses with the Hose Clamps - Up To 25 mm 3094 and remove them from the coolant pipes on the supercharger by loosening the hose clamps -1-.

NOTE:

Ignore item -2-.

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

Fig 4: Coolant Pipes And Bolts

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