Removing and installing charge air cooler, Passat, Touran — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touran I (1T, 2003–2015), VW Passat B6 (3C, 2005–2010), VW Passat B7 saloon (362, 2010–2014), VW Passat B7 Variant (365, 2010–2014)

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• Danger of damage to condenser, refrigerant lines and hoses.Do NOT stretch, kink or bend refrigerant lines and hoses. — Unscrew bolt from refrigerant line retaining clamp next to longitudinal member.
• Hose connections and air intake pipes and hoses must be free of oil and grease before installation.Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) Electronic Parts Catalogue (ETKA).

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📋 Procedure

1. Removing radiator .
2. Remove front bumper cover General body repairs, exterior63Front bumper; Removing and installing front bumper.
3. Unbolt air ducts on left and right from charge air cooler.
4. Remove air hose, loosen hose clips (1) and (2) for this.
5. ⚠ Danger of damage to condenser, refrigerant lines and hoses.Do NOT stretch, kink or bend refrigerant lines and hoses. — Unscrew bolt from refrigerant line retaining clamp next to longitudinal member.

6. Unscrew bolts (1) for charge air cooler and (2) for condenser.
7. Swing charge air cooler backwards slightly.
8. Unscrew bolt from lower right refrigerant line bracket on charge air cooler.
9. Swing condenser forwards into opening on lock carrier.
10. Detach charge air cooler upwards out of lock carrier and remove diagonally downwards. [Note: Hose connections and air intake pipes and hoses must be free of oil and grease before installation.Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) Electronic Parts Catalogue.]
11. Install condenser Heating, air conditioning system87Refrigerant circuit; Removing and installing condenser.
12. Installing intake hoses with screw-type clips .
13. Install front bumper cover General body repairs, exterior63Front bumper; Removing and installing front bumper.
14. Installing radiator .

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