Running gear, axles, steering — Removing and installing oil cooler — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg II (7P, 2010–2018)

• Opens: brake fluid

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• Secure all hose connections with hose clamps corresponding to series equipment electronic parts catalogue "“ETKA”".Oil type: electronic parts catalogue "“ETKA”".

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Please note the following points during all assembly work, in particular in the engine compartment, due to the narrow installation conditions:Route lines of all kinds (e.g. for fuel, hydraulic fluid, activated charcoal filter system, coolant, refrigerant, brake fluid, vacuum) and electrical wiring so that the original line/wire routing is re-established.To prevent damage to the lines/wires, make sure there is an adequate clearance from all moving or hot components. — Remove front noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50.
2. Remove front bumper General body repairs, exterior63.
3. Clamp off suction hose and return hose with hose clamps up to 25 mm3094(1).
4. Open clamps (1) and push to side.
5. Pull suction hose and return hose from oil cooler.

6. Unscrew bolt (arrow) for oil cooler bracket (2) and remove bracket.
7. Unscrew upper bolts for cooler module (arrow) on both sides.
8. Unscrew lower left bolts for cooler module (A):
9. Push oil cooler (1) to left in (direction of arrow) out of retainers (arrows).
10. Press cooler module backwards, turning oil cooler so that it can be removed forwards through guide (arrow).
11. Bolt bracket (1) on with bolt (2).
12. Push suction hose and return hose onto bracket (1) to stop. [Note: Secure all hose connections with hose clamps corresponding to series equipment electronic parts catalogue.Oil type: electronic parts catalogue.]
13. Check level of hydraulic fluid and top up if necessary Power steering: check fluid level.
14. Bleed steering system and check for leaks .

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