Engine Pre-Warmer Overview

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, and 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Not all vehicles have a pre-heater.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Pre-Heater Overview

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Guide Tube
- For the oil dipstick
Left Cover
- Inside the front bumper cover
Bracket
Connecting Cable
- Make sure it is attached securely
Retainer
From the Oil Cooler
- Refer to -item 2-.
Preheater
To coolant regulator housing
- Refer to -item 20-.
Bolt
- 25 Nm
Adhesive Foil
- Attached on the pre-heater near screw-type clamp to prevent corrosion on the contacts
Bracket with Screw-Type Clamp
- Tighten the screw-type clamp to 3 Nm.