Coolant Pipes

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Removing

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

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

Fig 1: Removing Pipe And Hose

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Continuation for all Vehicles:

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

-- Disconnect the connector -3- from the charge air pressure sensor -G31-.

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

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-- Remove the 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 coolant. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Disconnect the electrical connectors -arrow-.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors

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

Fig 4: Disconnecting 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: Disconnecting Front Coolant Pipe Hose And Removing Bolt

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-- Disengage the 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.