Front coolant line, removing and installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Drip Tray For VAS 6100, VAS 6208

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Drip tray for workshop crane VAS 6208

Removing

Drain coolant → Cooling system, draining and filling .
Place drip tray for workshop crane VAS 6208 under engine.

Fig 2: Removing Bolts, Front Coolant Pipe At Engine And At Coolant Pump

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Remove bolts - arrows -.
Remove front coolant pipe at engine and at coolant pump.

Installing

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

NOTE:

Replace seals and O-rings.

Fill with coolant Filling .

Torque specifications

Component		Nm
Front coolant pipe to	Coolant pump	8 + 90 ° ¹⁾²⁾
	Oil pan (upper section)	8 + 90 ° ¹⁾²⁾
¹⁾ Replace bolts. ²⁾ 90 ° corresponds to a quarter turn.