Removing Heater

CAUTION: Hot components

NOTE: Danger of scalding

Coolant can be very hot.
Coolant may be pressurised.
→ Only remove the heater when the cooling system has cooled down.

→ By carefully opening the catch on the reservoir, make sure that the cooling system is depressurised.

NOTE: Danger of slipping due to emerging coolant

The emerging coolant will make the floor of the workshop slippery and may cause people to slip and fall over.
→ Collect emerging coolant in a suitable pan.

Release and disconnect electric plug connection -1- .

1.1 Unclip wire harness -2- .

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Electric plug connection on heater

Clamp coolant hoses -4- using > V.A.G 1275A - Hose clip pliers and place a collection container underneath.
Unclip line bracket at the coolant hose.
Open clamps -5- using > VAS 6889 - Spring Band Clamp Pliers and disconnect coolant hoses -4- .

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Pulling off coolant hoses
WARNING:
Emerging fuel
- Risk of fire
  → Avoid contact with hot parts or sources of ignition.
  
  → Collect emerging fuel, absorb it if necessary with a suitable binding material and dispose of properly.
  
  → Use suction to remove ignitable vapours.
  
  → Attach warning sign to vehicle in a clearly visible position.
Open clamp -6- and pull fuel line -7- off the heater.

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Pulling off fuel line
Unscrew nuts -8- and pull out heater -1- in direction of travel.

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Removing heater