Removing and installing coolant pipes for engine cooler — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg II (7P, 2010–2018)

• Renewed: o-rings

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• Renew O-rings.Secure all hose connections with hose clips corresponding to the series equipment ETKA (Electronic Parts Catalogue).
• Before installing, clean or smoothen sealing surface for O-ring.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ 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 high-temperature cooling circuit .
2. Remove air conditioner compressor Heating, air conditioning87Removing and installing air conditioner compressor, engine code CGEA, CGFA (hybrid).
3. Place drip tray for workshop craneVAS 6208 beneath engine.
4. Disconnect coolant hose (arrow) from engine oil cooler and drain off coolant.
5. Remove bolts (1) and (2) for coolant pipes. Loosen hose clip (3).

6. Move coolant pipe slightly to the left (arrow) and remove from upper coolant pipe.
7. Remove engine mounting (left-side) .
8. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and remove engine support on left.
9. Remove coolant hose on engine oil cooler, unscrew securing bolts and take off coolant pipe. [Note: Renew O-rings.Secure all hose connections with hose clips corresponding to the series equipment Electronic Parts Catalogue.]
10. Before installing, clean or smoothen sealing surface for O-ring.
11. Moisten new O-ring with coolant and slide onto coolant pipe.
12. Installing engine support .
13. Install air conditioner compressor Heating, air conditioning87Removing and installing air conditioner compressor, engine code CGEA, CGFA (hybrid).
14. Install poly V-belt .
15. Replenish coolant for high-temperature cooling circuit .

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