Rear Coolant Pipe: Removing

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-- Remove the noise insulation, refer to Overview - Herbie Beetle Decorative Film .

-- Remove the front exhaust pipe, refer to FRONT EXHAUST PIPE .

-- Place the Shop Crane - Drip Tray VAS 6208 underneath.

-- Loosen the clamp -4-, remove the coolant hose, and drain the coolant.

-- Loosen the hose clamps -1- and remove the coolant hoses.

-- Remove the nut -3- and screw -2-. Then remove the rear coolant pipe.

Fig 1: Identifying Clamp, Hose Clamps, Nut And Bolt

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