Front Coolant Pipes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Volkswagen GTI and 2008 Volkswagen GTI. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Hose Clip Pliers -VAS 6362-
Drip Tray for -VAS 6100- -VAS 6208-

Removing

WARNING:

The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm.

Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

Reduce pressure by covering the coolant expansion tank cap with a cloth and open carefully.

-- Open the coolant expansion tank cap.

-- Remove the cover for the air guide, disengage the side clips -arrows- to do so.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Duct Cover Slide Clips

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-- Unclip the lower air guide, disengage the clips -arrows- to do so.

Fig 2: Identifying Lower Air Guide Clips

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-- Remove both the lower air guide and the air guide hose.

Vehicles with a Noise Generator

Fig 3: Identifying Latch, Fuel Lines And Bolts

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-- Open the latch -1-, unclip the fuel lines -2- and loosen the bolts -3-. Remove the charge air pipe.

Vehicles with a Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister in the Engine Compartment

-- Disconnect the vent line -1-, unlock the canister -A- and remove it -B-. Move the canister to the side.

Fig 4: Identifying Vent Line, Canister And Canister Catch

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Continuation for all Vehicles

Fig 5: Identifying Air Guide Hose Bolts, Air Guide Pipe Hose Clamps & Electrical Harness Connector

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-- Loosen the hose clamp -2-.

-- Remove the bolt -4-.

-- Disconnect the electrical connectors -arrow- and free up the electrical wire.

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Loosen the clamps -items 1 and 2-, remove the charge air hose and seal the charge air cooler with a clean cloth.

Fig 6: Identifying Charge Air Hose And Clamps

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-- Remove the bolt -1- and remove the charge air pipe downward.

Fig 7: Identifying Air Guide Hose Bolts, Air Guide Pipe Hose Clamps & Electrical Harness Connector

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-- Place the drip tray for -VAS 6100- -VAS 6208- under the engine.

Fig 8: Identifying After-Run Coolant Pump V51 Bracket Bolt -2-

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-- Remove the coolant hoses from the after-run coolant pump -V51- -arrows-.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and remove the front coolant pipes from the coolant hoses -arrows-.

Fig 9: Identifying Front Coolant Pipes, Coolant Hoses And Bolts

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Installing

Tightening specifications, refer to COOLANT PIPES OVERVIEW .

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal, noting the following:

NOTE:

Always replace gaskets and seals.

Secure all hose connections with hose clamps appropriate for the model.

-- Install the charge air pipe.