Right Coolant Pipe On Transmission, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Reservoir Cap

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NOTE: Install the heat shield boot at the same place.

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.

-- Remove the cap -arrow- from the coolant reservoir.

-- Remove the rear noise insulation, refer to Noise Insulation .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the right heat shield -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Right Heat Shield And Bolts

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the right drive axle heat shield.

Fig 3: Drive Axle Heat Shield Bolts

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Vehicles with DSG Transmission 0B5:

-- Fold the heat shield boot slightly upward.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2-.

-- Place the Shop Crane - Drip Tray VAS 6208 under separating point.

-- Loosen the clamps -arrows- to remove the coolant hoses for the coolant pipe on the right side of the transmission and then remove the coolant pipe.

Fig 4: Identifying Bolts

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Vehicles with an Automatic Transmission 0BK:

-- Fold the heat shield boot slightly upward.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2-.

-- Place the Shop Crane - Drip Tray VAS 6208 under separating point.

-- Loosen the clamps -arrows- to remove the coolant hoses for the coolant pipe on the right side of the transmission and then remove the coolant pipe.

Fig 5: Identifying Bolts

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