Removing and installing coolant pipe, small coolant pipe — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 5C7, 5C1

• Opens: coolant
• Renewed: o-ring

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• Renew O-ring.Only install approved clamps to secure hose connections Electronic Parts Catalogue (ETKA).

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 29 workshop diagrams for CBFA

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Hot steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding:The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot.Wear eye protection and protective clothing to avoid eye injuries and scalding.Cover filler cap on expansion tank with a cloth and open carefully to dissipate pressure. — Observe safety instructions .
2. Observe repair instructions .
3. Drain coolant .
4. Remove air filter .
5. Loosen hose clip (2).

6. Remove bolt (4).
7. Disconnect electrical connector (arrow).
8. Remove bolt (1) and take out air pipe downwards.
9. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach electrical connectors (1 … 3) from retainer.
10. Place electrical wiring at small coolant pipe to one side (arrow).
11. Remove bolts (2 and 3).
12. Detach small coolant pipe from coolant pump and coolant hoses (1 and 4). [Note: Renew O-ring.Only install approved clamps to secure hose connections Electronic Parts Catalogue.]
13. Install air pipes/hoses with push-fit connectors .
14. Check coolant level .

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