Removing and installing charge air cooler (Golf, Eos) — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009), VW Golf VI (5K, 2008–2013); platform code 1F7

• Opens: coolant

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• Mark the intersection on the template (arrow) with a centre punch.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 33 workshop diagrams for AXX

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50Noise insulation.
2. Remove bumper cover Bumpers63Removing and installing front bumper cover.
3. Drain coolant .
4. Remove right air hose (arrows).
5. Remove radiator cowl .

6. Removing radiator .
7. Make a paper template with the specified dimensions.
8. Fit the template on the plastic bracket at the front right so that it rests against the edges at the top and left.
9. Mark the intersection on the template (arrow) with a centre punch.
10. Drill a hole into the plastic bracket with a 5-mm drill bit.
11. Drill or cut the hole to 16 mm.
12. Unscrew securing bolt (arrow) for condenser pipes.
13. Unscrew bolts (1) for charge air cooler mountings. [Note: The securing bolts of the condenser are difficult to access! With the aid of a 2nd mechanic, lift the charge air cooler out of the radiator mountings. The charge air cooler can now be moved »back and forth« to allow access to the securing bolts.]
14. Unbolt condenser from charge air cooler (arrows).
15. Attach condenser to lock carrier using cable ties.
16. Take out charge air cooler from underneath.

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