Fuel Cooler
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque wrench V.A.G 1331
- Drip tray for workshop crane VAS 6208
Removing
-- Read safety precautions before beginning work FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
-- Observe the rules for cleanliness CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .
NOTE:
The fuel cooler is located in the return line to the fuel tank. It is attached to the underbody of the vehicle.
-- Remove right underbody trim -arrows-.
-- Place the drip tray for workshop crane under the vehicle.
WARNING:
- The fuel or fuel lines in fuel system can become very hot (danger of scalding)!
- In addition, the fuel system is under pressure! Release pressure by carefully loosening the connection!
- Wear protective goggles and protective gloves when working on the fuel system!
-- Separate the fuel lines at the fuel cooler.
-- Remove the nuts -arrows-.
Installing
Installation is performed in reverse order. When doing this note the following:
- Tighten the fuel cooler nuts to 15 Nm.