Removing Center Coolant Pipe

→ Let the fluid cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Avoid contact with caustic fluid.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Ensure that there is good ventilation.

→ If you do come into contact, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water and contact a doctor if necessary.

1. Remove front-axle support.
   Fig 1: Identifying Front-Axle Support Nuts

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   1. 1.1. Unscrew both hexagon-head bolts (M6 x 12) -3-  for the center coolant pipes.
   2. 1.2. Screw off six M10 fastening nuts -2-  for the front-axle support.
   3. 1.3. Swivel the front-axle support -1-  down and disengage the retaining straps for the fuel tank.
2. Remove floorpan reinforcement.
   Fig 2: Locating Floorpan Reinforcement Mounting

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   1. 2.1. Release plastic holders for TPM control unit, coolant pipes and coolant vent line from the reinforcement -A-  and slide them slightly to the rear -B-  .
   2. 2.2. Unscrew four hexagon-head bolts (M10 x 70) -3-  on the floorpan reinforcement -1-  and remove reinforcement.
   3. 2.3. Unclip vent line.
   4. 2.4. Pull plastic holders for coolant pipes and TPM control unit -2-  off the coolant pipes and leave them hanging.
3. Remove brace plate.
   1. 3.1. Unscrew six hexagon-head bolts (M10 x 40) -2-  for the brace plate -1-  and remove plate and braces.
      Fig 3: Identifying Brace Plate Bolts

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4. Release plug connection for temperature sensor -1-  (-a-  ) and pull it off -B-  .

   When replacing the coolant pipe, install the temperature sensor with a new sealing ring into the new coolant pipe.

   Fig 4: Releasing Temperature Sensor Plug Connection

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5. Unclip coolant vent line -2-  on the coolant pipe -1-  .
   Fig 5: Identifying Vent Line Mounting

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6. Pull off plastic holder -1-  for the coolant pipes and coolant vent line -arrow-  .
   1. 6.1. Unclip vent line.
      Fig 6: Pulling Coolant Pipes Holder

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      Information 

      Despite the fact that the coolant has been drained, residual amounts of coolant can still emerge at the joints during removal. Have sufficient collecting containers and cloths to hand.

7. Disconnect hose connections on the coolant pipe.
   Fig 7: Disconnecting Hose Connections On Coolant Pipe

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   1. 7.1. Open the clamp -A-  .
   2. 7.2. Pull coolant hose off the coolant pipe -B-  .
8. Guide the coolant pipe forward and out.