Removing and installing right coolant pipe: VW Touareg I (BAR, BKS, BUN, CASA, …)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg I (7L, 2002–2010)

• Opens: coolant
• Renewed: o-rings

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• Disregard (item 2, 3).
• Remove bolts (arrows), use 2-hole pin wrench3212 to counterhold, remove poly V-belt pulley for coolant pump.
• Secure all hose connections with hose clips which conform to production standard.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Drain coolant .
2. Remove alternator 27.
3. Remove pump for exhaust gas recirculation cooler V400.
4. Remove bolt (1) and pull exhaust gas recirculation thermostat with union off thermostat with union. [Note: Disregard (item 2, 3).]
5. Disconnect electrical connector (2) on starter.

6. Unscrew nut (1), pull B+ wire off stud on starter.
7. Fit support bracket10 - 222 A as shown.
8. Hook spindle of support bracket to rear right engine lifting eye.
9. Take up weight of engine with spindle of support bracket.
10. Remove nut (1) on right longitudinal member and pull off earth connector.
11. Remove nuts and bolts (1…5) and remove right engine support upwards.
12. Remove bolts (arrows), use 2-hole pin wrench3212 to counterhold, remove poly V-belt pulley for coolant pump.
13. Remove bolt (1).
14. Lift retaining clip (arrow) and remove coolant hose from right coolant pipe.
15. Remove bolt (1) and nut (2).
16. Pull right coolant pipe forwards out of cylinder block and remove it. [Note: Secure all hose connections with hose clips which conform to production standard.] [Note: Renew O-rings.Hose unions and air intake pipes and hoses must be free of oil and grease before installation.Secure all hose connections with hose clips which conform to production standard.]
17. Install poly V-belt pulley for coolant pump .
18. Specified torque for engine mountings .
19. Tightening B+ wire to starter 27.
20. Install thermostat with union .
21. Install pump for exhaust gas recirculation cooler V400.
22. Install alternator 27.
23. Replenish coolant .

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