Fuel Cooler

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta and 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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-.

Fig 1: Identifying Right Vehicle Floor Cover

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-- 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-.

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Cooler Nuts

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Installing

Installation is performed in reverse order. When doing this note the following:

Tighten the fuel cooler nuts to 15 Nm.