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Removing and installing coolant pipe for low-temperature cooling circuit — VW

Removing and installing coolant pipe for low-temperature cooling circuit on VW: 10 steps, engines CGEA, CGFA.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

10 steps 2 engine codes

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg II (7P, 2010–2018)

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove engine cover panel
  2. Pull front of engine cover panel (1) upwards and remove.
  3. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50Assembly overview - noise insulation.
  4. ⚠ Hot steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding.The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot.Cover filler cap on expansion tank with a cloth and open carefully to release pressure. — Drain off coolant for low-temperature cooling circuit .
  5. Detach coolant hoses (arrows) and remove upper coolant hose (1) from brackets.
CGEA? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Unscrew bolts for coolant pipes (1 ... 3).
  2. Unscrew bolts (1) and (2) and remove cover panel for high-voltage connection (A).
  3. Open securing clips of both quick-release couplings (arrows) and pull off coolant lines.
  4. Release vacuum pipe (1) from bracket. Unscrew bolt (2) and pull off coolant hoses (arrows).
  5. Remove coolant pipes downwards together with hoses.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.