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Removing and installing coolant pipes, left coolant pipes for cooling high-voltage system — VW

Removing and installing coolant pipes, left coolant pipes for cooling high-voltage system on VW: 15 steps, engines CUKB, CUKC.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

15 steps 2 engine codes engine codes merged from 2 documented variants

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VII (5G, 2012–2020)

  • Opens: coolant

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  • For illustration purposes, the installation position is shown with the high-voltage components removed.
  • For illustration purposes, the installation position is shown with the lock carrier removed.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

  1. De-energise high-voltage system De-energising high-voltage system.
  2. Remove engine cover panel .
  3. Drain coolant for from cooling circuit for high-voltage system .
  4. Remove bracket for charging unit 1 for high-voltage batteryAX4.
  5. Disconnect electrical connector (3).
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  1. Release hose clips (1) and detach coolant hoses.
  2. Remove coolant expansion tank from bracket. To do this, release catches (2) using a small screwdriver.
  3. Unscrew nuts (2), and remove bracket (1).
  4. Remove bolt (3).
  5. Lift retaining clip (1), release hose clip (2), and disconnect coolant hoses. [Note: For illustration purposes, the installation position is shown with the high-voltage components removed.]
  6. Release hose clips (2, 3), and disconnect coolant hoses.
  7. Remove bolt (1).
  8. Move clear left coolant pipes for cooling high-voltage system, and remove them. [Note: For illustration purposes, the installation position is shown with the lock carrier removed.] [Note: Secure all hose connections with hose clips meeting production standard Electronic Parts Catalogue.]
  9. Re-energise high-voltage system .
  10. Check coolant level .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.