Removing and installing charge air cooler (Scirocco) — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 137

• Opens: coolant

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 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. Removing fan support .

6. Removing radiator .
7. Remove air deflector elements on lock carrier Body - front50Assembly overview - air deflector elements on lock carrier.
8. 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.]
9. On the right-hand side of the charge air cooler unscrew pipes of condenser (arrow).
10. Unbolt condenser from charge air cooler (arrows).
11. Secure condenser to lock carrier with cable tie.
12. Take out charge air cooler from underneath.

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