Removing and installing coolant pipes, front coolant pipes — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 5C7, 5C1

🔧 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.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. Open filler cap on expansion tank.
4. Pull cover off air duct (release clips on sides) (arrows).
5. Unclip air duct at the bottom by releasing clips (arrows).

6. Detach air duct at bottom together with air hose.
7. Pull off breather line (1), release activated charcoal filter (A) and remove upwards (B). Lay activated charcoal filter to side.
8. Loosen hose clip (2).
9. Remove bolt (4).
10. Disconnect electrical connector (arrow) and move electrical wires clear.
11. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.
12. Remove charge air pipe by lifting clip (1) and loosening hose clip (2).
13. Close off connection on charge air cooler with a clean cloth.
14. Remove bolt (1) and take out air pipe downwards.
15. Place drip trayV.A.G 1306 or drip tray for workshop craneVAS 6208 beneath engine.
16. Disconnect coolant hoses from continued coolant circulation pump V51(arrows).
17. Unscrew bolts (1 and 2) and disconnect coolant pipes (front) from coolant hoses (arrows).
18. Install air pipes/hoses with push-fit connectors .
19. Check coolant level .

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