Coolant Pipes

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Spring type clip pliers VAS 5024A

Removing 

-- Remove the engine cover/upper air filter housing. Refer to ENGINE COVER/UPPER AIR FILTER HOUSING .

Fig 1: Identifying Pipe And Hose

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-- Remove the pipe -A- and hose -B- bolts -arrows-.

-- Remove the intake air guide with the coolant fans. Refer to COOLANT FAN AND COOLANT FAN 2 .

-- Disconnect the electrical connector from the charge air pressure sensor -3-.

Fig 2: Identifying Charge Air Pressure Sensor G31, Bolts & Clamp

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-- Remove the charge air pipe bolts -2 and 4-.

-- Loosen the clamp -1-, disconnect the quick release coupling on the charge air cooler and remove the charge air pipe with the hose downward.

-- Drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Disconnect the electrical connectors -arrow-.

Fig 3: Identifying Electrical Connectors

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-- Disconnect the coolant hoses -arrows- from the coolant pipes.

Fig 4: Identifying Coolant Hoses From Coolant Pipes

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-- Disconnect the hose -A- and remove the bolt -B-. Remove the front coolant pipe.

Fig 5: Identifying Front Coolant Pipe Hose And Removing Bolt

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-- Remove the electrical connector -A- from the bracket, disconnect the hose -B- and remove the bolts -C-. Remove the rear coolant pipe.

Fig 6: Identifying Rear Coolant Pipe Connector, Hose And Bolts

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Installing 

Installation is performed in reverse order.

-- Tighten the coolant pipe bolts.

• Tightening specification: 5 Nm.