Removing and installing coolant pipe on top of engine — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg II (7P, 2010–2018)

• Opens: coolant
• Renewed: o-ring

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📋 Procedure

1. Drain coolant .
2. Remove turbocharger .
3. Remove intake manifold .
4. Remove coolant hoses after loosening hose clip (1) and lifting retainer (2).
5. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and pull top coolant pipe off cylinder block. [Note: Renew O-ring.Secure all hose connections with hose clips meeting production standard Electronic Parts Catalogue.]

6. Clean or smoothen sealing surface for O-ring.
7. Moisten new O-ring with coolant and slide onto coolant pipe.
8. Install intake manifold .
9. Installing turbocharger .
10. Connecting coolant hose with plug-in connector to radiator.
11. Replenish coolant .

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