Removing and installing left coolant pipes: VW Golf Cabriolet (CKFC, CLHA, CLHB, CLHC, …)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf Cabriolet (517, 2011–2016); platform code 138

• Opens: coolant

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• Secure all hose connections with hose clips meeting production standard Electronic Parts Catalogue.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Drain coolant .
2. Remove air filter housing .
3. Remove battery tray Electrical system27Battery; Removing and installing battery tray.
4. Remove bolts (arrows).
5. Release screw-type clip (2) and detach air pipe (1)

6. Unbolt cable support bracket from gearbox, and push it aside slightly 34Selector mechanism; Assembly overview – selector mechanism.
7. Lay wiring harness (1) to one side.
8. Unscrew nut (4) and bolts (2 and 3).
9. Release hose clips (arrows) and detach coolant hoses.
10. Detach coolant pipes (left-side).
11. Lay wiring harness (1) to one side.
12. Unscrew nut (4) and bolts (2 and 3).
13. Release hose clips (arrows) and detach coolant hoses.
14. Detach coolant pipes (left-side). [Note: Secure all hose connections with hose clips meeting production standard Electronic Parts Catalogue.]
15. Replenish coolant .

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