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.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Touareg II (7P, 2010–2018)
📋 Procedure
- Remove engine cover panel
- Pull front of engine cover panel (1) upwards and remove.
- Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50Assembly overview - noise insulation.
- ⚠ 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 .
- Detach coolant hoses (arrows) and remove upper coolant hose (1) from brackets.
- Unscrew bolts for coolant pipes (1 ... 3).
- Unscrew bolts (1) and (2) and remove cover panel for high-voltage connection (A).
- Open securing clips of both quick-release couplings (arrows) and pull off coolant lines.
- Release vacuum pipe (1) from bracket. Unscrew bolt (2) and pull off coolant hoses (arrows).
- Remove coolant pipes downwards together with hoses.
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