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3.2l - Cooling System - Engine Code(s): Bub & Cbra Audi A3 8P рестайлинг

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COOLING SYSTEM, DRAINING AND FILLING

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Adapter V.A.G 1274/8
  2. Drip Tray For Workshop Crane VAS 6208
  3. Hose Clamp Pliers V.A.G 1921
  4. Cooling System Charge Unit VAS 6096 with VAS 6096/1
  5. Refractometer T10007

Draining

Note. Drained coolant must be stored in a clean container for disposal or reuse.

WARNINGRisk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant. When the engine is warm the cooling system is under pressure. Reduce pressure by covering coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and carefully opening.

Open cap of coolant expansion tank.

Remove center noise insulation fasteners -1 to 3-.

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Scheme 64

Place VAS 6208 under engine.

Vehicles with drain plug

Turn drain plug -arrow- on radiator left, place assisting hose on supports if necessary.

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Scheme 65

Vehicles without drain plug

Remove lower coolant hose -2- from radiator by removing retaining clamps.

Note. Ignore -1-.

All Vehicles

Drain coolant.

Also remove lower coolant hose to after-run coolant pump -V51- -arrow- and allow remaining coolant to drain.

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Scheme 66

Filling

Note. The cooling system is filled all year round with a mixture of frost and corrosion protection additives and water. Frost and corrosion protection additives prevent freezing and corrosion damage and scaling. They also raise the boiling point. For this reason the system must be filled all year round with frost and corrosion protection additives. Because of its high boiling point, the coolant improves engine reliability under heavy loads, particularly in countries with tropical climates. Protection against frost must be assured to about -25 °C / -77 °F (in arctic climatic countries to about -35 °C / -95 °F). The coolant concentration must not be reduced by adding water even in warmer seasons and in warmer countries. Coolant additive portion must be at least 40%. If increased freeze protection is needed because of the climate, the amount of G12+ can be increased, but only up to 60% to provide freeze protection to about -40 °C / -104 °F. Otherwise the freeze protection and cooling effectiveness will be reduced. Only use clean drinking water for mixing coolant. If radiator, heat exchanger, cylinder head or head seal or cylinder block were replaced, do not reuse used coolant. Dirty coolant must not be re-used. Use the T10007 to determine the level of freeze protection in the coolant system.

Vehicles with drain plug

Close the drain plug -arrow-.

Vehicles without drain plug

Connect lower coolant hose -2- to radiator.

Note. Ignore -1-.

All Vehicles

Connect coolant hose to after-run coolant pump -V51- -arrow-.

Note. Shown in illustration on vehicle with Direct Shift Gearbox transmission.

Fill VAS 6096/1 with at least 10 liters of pre-mixed coolant with correct mixture ratio

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Scheme 67
  1. G12+ (40%) and water (60%) for freeze protection down to -25 °C / -77 °F
  1. G12+ (50%) and water (50%) for freeze protection down to -35 °C / -95 °F
  1. G12+ (60%) and water (40%) for freeze protection down to -40 °C / -104 °F

Install V.A.G 1274/8 on expansion tank.

Assemble VAS 6096 on V.A.G 1274/8.

Place air outlet hose -1- into a small container -2-. (A small amount of coolant is drawn off which should be reserved with the discharged air.)

Close both valves -A- and -B- by turning lever perpendicular to direction of flow.

Connect hose -3- to pressurized air.

  1. Pressure: 6 to 10 bar pressure.

Open valve -B-, turn lever in direction of flow to do this.

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Scheme 68

A vacuum is created in the cooling system by the suction jet pump.

  1. Needle on the instrument display must travel into the green region.

Also briefly open valve -A-, turn lever in direction of flow to do this, so that hose of the VAS 6096/1 is filled with coolant.

Close valve -A- again.

Let valve -B- remain open another 2 minutes.

  1. A further vacuum is created in the cooling system by the suction jet pump.
  1. Needle on the instrument display must still remain in the green region.

Close valve -B-.

  1. Needle in the display instrument must remain in the green region, then the sufficient vacuum in the cooling system is obtained for the upcoming filling.

If needle stands below the green region, repeat procedure.

If the vacuum decreases, cooling system is leaking.

Disconnect pressurized air hose.

Open valve -A-.

The vacuum in the cooling system has the effect of extracting coolant from VAS 6096/1; cooling system is filled.

Check coolant level and add coolant up to max-marking.

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Scheme 69

Start engine, allow it to run at approximately 1500 RPM for a max. of 2 minutes and fill coolant up to overflow hole of expansion tank.

Seal coolant reservoir.

Allow engine to run until fan turns on.

WARNINGRisk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant. When the engine is warm the cooling system is under pressure. Reduce pressure by covering coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and carefully opening.

Check coolant level, and top off, if necessary.

  1. When the engine is at normal operating temperature, the coolant level must be on the Max. mark, and when the engine is cold, between the Min. and Max. marks.

Switch engine off.

COOLING SYSTEM COMPONENTS

WARNINGRisk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant. When the engine is warm the cooling system is under pressure. Reduce pressure by covering coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and carefully opening.

Note. When the engine is warm the cooling system is under pressure. If necessary release pressure before commencing repair work. Arrows on coolant pipes and coolant hoses must line up across from each other.

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Scheme 70: COOLANT HOSE CONNECTION DIAGRAM
  1. Radiator Removal and installation, refer to «RADIATOR»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/cooling-fan/#32l-cooling-system-engine-codes-bub-cbra__radiator) Replace coolant after replacing
  2. Non-Return Valve
  3. After-Run Coolant Pump -V51- Removal and installation, refer to «AFTER-RUN COOLANT PUMP»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/cooling-fan/#32l-cooling-system-engine-codes-bub-cbra__after-run-coolant-pump)
  4. Oil Cooler Replace coolant after replacing
  5. Coolant Pump Removal and installation, refer to «COOLANT PUMP»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/cooling-fan/#32l-cooling-system-engine-codes-bub-cbra__coolant-pump)
  6. Cylinder Head/Cylinder Block Replace coolant after replacing
  7. Coolant Expansion Tank
  8. Coolant Reservoir Cap With check-valve Pressure relief valve, checking «COOLING SYSTEM, CHECKING FOR LEAKS»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/cooling-fan/#32l-cooling-system-engine-codes-bub-cbra__cooling-system-checking-for-leaks)
  9. Throttle Valve Control Module -J338
  10. Heater Core Replace coolant after replacing
  11. Coolant Thermostat Removal and installation, refer to «COOLANT THERMOSTAT»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/cooling-fan/#32l-cooling-system-engine-codes-bub-cbra__coolant-thermostat) Checking, refer to «THERMOSTAT, CHECKING»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/cooling-fan/#32l-cooling-system-engine-codes-bub-cbra__thermostat-checking)
  12. Non-Return Valve
  13. Transmission Oil Cooler Replace coolant after replacing

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Scheme 71: COOLANT THERMOSTAT HOUSING COMPONENT OVERVIEW
  1. O-ring Replace
  2. Retaining Clip
  3. Thermostat Housing Removal and installation, refer to «COOLANT THERMOSTAT HOUSING»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/cooling-fan/#32l-cooling-system-engine-codes-bub-cbra__coolant-thermostat-housing)
  4. Bracket
  5. 10 Nm
  6. Coolant Thermostat Removal and installation, refer to «COOLANT THERMOSTAT»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/cooling-fan/#32l-cooling-system-engine-codes-bub-cbra__coolant-thermostat) Checking «THERMOSTAT, CHECKING»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/cooling-fan/#32l-cooling-system-engine-codes-bub-cbra__thermostat-checking)
  7. Connecting Piece
  8. Gasket Replace
  9. Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor -G62- With engine coolant temperature (ECT) gauge sensor -G2- If necessary, release pressure in cooling system before removing
  10. Sealing Plugs If necessary, release pressure in cooling system before removing

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Scheme 72: RADIATOR AND RADIATOR FAN COMPONENT OVERVIEW
  1. Coolant Fan -V7- Removal and installation, refer to «COOLANT FAN AND COOLANT FAN 2»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/cooling-fan/#32l-cooling-system-engine-codes-bub-cbra__coolant-fan-and-coolant-fan-2) Note the wire routing «COOLANT FAN AND COOLANT FAN 2»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/cooling-fan/#32l-cooling-system-engine-codes-bub-cbra__coolant-fan-and-coolant-fan-2)
  2. 5 Nm
  3. Lower Coolant Hose To connection for coolant regulator
  4. Retaining Clip
  5. Coolant Fan Control (FC) Thermal Switch -F18- - 35 Nm
  6. O-ring Replace
  7. O-ring Replace if damaged
  8. Upper Coolant Hose To connection sleeve at cylinder head
  9. O-ring Replace if damaged
  10. Radiator Removal and installation, refer to «RADIATOR»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/cooling-fan/#32l-cooling-system-engine-codes-bub-cbra__radiator) After replacing replace entire amount of coolant
  11. Bracket for radiator
  12. 5 Nm
  13. Support
  14. 5 Nm
  15. Fan Rib
  16. 5 Nm
  17. Coolant Fan 2 -V177- Removal and installation, refer to «COOLANT FAN AND COOLANT FAN 2»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/cooling-fan/#32l-cooling-system-engine-codes-bub-cbra__coolant-fan-and-coolant-fan-2) Note the wire routing «COOLANT FAN AND COOLANT FAN 2»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/cooling-fan/#32l-cooling-system-engine-codes-bub-cbra__coolant-fan-and-coolant-fan-2)

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

ComponentBolt SizeNm
Air Filter Housing to Body10
Belt Pulley to Coolant Pump20
Bracket for Radiator5
Condenser to Radiator5
Connecting pieces to coolant thermostat housing10
Coolant Fan to Fan Shroud5
Coolant Fan Control (FC) Thermal Switch35
Coolant Hose Bracket to Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Pump Bracket10
Coolant Pump to Cylinder Block8
Coolant Pump Bracket to Accessory Assembly Bracket10
Fan Rib5
Fan Shroud to Radiator5
Coolant Thermostat Housing to Engine10
Radiator to Bracket5
Thermostat Housing Bracket10
Wiring Harness Bracket to Engine10

THERMOSTAT, CHECKING

  1. Thermostat removed.

Heat thermostat in water bath.

Opening beginsOpening endsOpening lift
Approximately 80 °C / 176 °FApproximately 105 °C / 221 °F (1)Min. 7 mm
(1) Cannot be tested.
(1)Cannot be tested.

COOLING SYSTEM, CHECKING FOR LEAKS

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Cooling System Tester V.A.G 1274 A
  2. Adapter V.A.G 1274/8
  3. Adapter V.A.G 1274/9

Procedure

  1. Engine at operating temperature.
WARNINGRisk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant. When the engine is warm the cooling system is under pressure. Reduce pressure by covering coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and carefully opening.

Open cap of coolant expansion tank.

Position V.A.G 1274 A with V.A.G 1274/8 on expansion tank.

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Scheme 73

Generate a positive pressure of approximately 1.0 bar using hand pump of cooling system tester.

If the pressure drops

Search for leaking areas and repair the malfunction.

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Scheme 74: Pressure relief valve in cap, checking

Position V.A.G 1274 A with V.A.G 1274/9 on cap.

Generate a positive pressure using hand pump of cooling system tester.

  1. The pressure release valve must open at 1.4 to 1.6 bar.

If check-valve does not open as indicated

Replace cap.

COOLANT PUMP

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Engine Support Bridge 10-222 A
  2. Shackle 10-222 A/12
  3. Water Pump Wrench V.A.G 1590
  4. Hose Clamp Pliers V.A.G 1921
  5. Drip Tray for Workshop Crane VAS 6208
  6. Locking Pin T10060 A
  7. Bolt M8x40

Removing

WARNINGRisk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant. When the engine is warm the cooling system is under pressure. Reduce pressure by covering coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and carefully opening.

Open cap of coolant expansion tank.

Note. Before removing the ribbed belt, mark the turning direction on it with chalk or a felt tip pen. A reversed direction of rotation can cause damage to the belt under operating conditions.

Swing tensioning device in direction of -arrow- to relieve tension on the ribbed belt and then lock it in place using the T10060 A.

Remove ribbed belt.

Disconnect air guide hose -arrow- at throttle valve control module -J338-.

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Scheme 75

Secure 10-222 A/12 to right rear engine lifting eyelet.

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Scheme 76

Position 10-222 A onto bolted flange of fenders.

  1. Spindle is positioned back.

Engage spindle carabineer hooks at shackle.

Lightly tension spindle.

Remove subframe mounting bolts -arrows- at left of engine.

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Scheme 77

Remove center noise insulation fasteners -1 to 3-.

Remove right noise insulation fasteners -1 to 3-.

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Scheme 78

Place VAS 6208 under engine.

Vehicles with drain plug

Turn drain plug -arrow- on radiator left, place assisting hose on supports if necessary.

Vehicles without drain plug

Remove lower coolant hose -2- from radiator by removing retaining clamps.

All Vehicles

Disconnect electrical connector -1- at engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor (on radiator) -G83-.

Also remove lower coolant hose to after-run coolant pump -V51- -arrow- and allow remaining coolant to drain.

Note. Shown in illustration on vehicle with Direct Shift Gearbox transmission.

Remove pendulum support by removing bolts -1 to 3-.

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Scheme 79

Unclip electrical wiring bracket to oil level thermal sensor -G266- at subframe.

Lower engine at spindle approximately 60 mm.

Remove belt pulley while securing pulley with V.A.G 1590.

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Scheme 80

Note. If engine is removed, belt pulley must not be removed. Coolant pump bolts are then accessible through belt pulley holes.

Remove bolts -1- on coolant pump -2-.

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Scheme 81

Swing coolant pump forward.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following

Note. Replace O-ring.

Clean or smooth O-ring sealing surface.

Coat new O-ring with coolant additive G12+.

Insert coolant pump -2-.

Tighten bolts -1 - of coolant pump.

Install belt pulley.

Install ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT .

Adjust the engine mounts. Refer to SUBFRAME MOUNT, ADJUSTING .

Tightening Specifications

ComponentNm
Coolant Pump to Cylinder Block8
Belt Pulley to Coolant Pump20

COOLANT THERMOSTAT HOUSING

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Hose Clamp Pliers V.A.G 1921
  2. Drip Tray for Workshop Crane VAS 6208

Removing

Note. Drained coolant must be stored in a clean container for disposal or reuse.

WARNINGRisk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant. When the engine is warm the cooling system is under pressure. Reduce pressure by covering coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and carefully opening.

Open cap of coolant expansion tank.

Remove center noise insulation fasteners -1 to 3-.

Place VAS 6208 under engine.

Vehicles with drain plug

Turn drain plug -arrow- on radiator left, place assisting hose on supports if necessary.

Vehicles without drain plug

Remove lower coolant hose -2- from radiator by removing retaining clamps.

All Vehicles

Disconnect electrical connector -1- at engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor (on radiator) -G83-.

Also remove lower coolant hose to after-run coolant pump -V51- -arrow- and allow remaining coolant to drain.

Note. Shown in illustration on vehicle with Direct Shift Gearbox transmission.

CAUTIONObserve safety precautions when disconnecting the battery. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

Remove tool formed insert under luggage compartment floor covering.

Remove cover -arrow- for battery compartment

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Scheme 82

Remove formed insert from over the battery.

With ignition switched off, disconnect Battery Ground (GND) cable -arrow-.

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Scheme 83

If equipped, remove vacuum hose -2- to air guide hose.

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Scheme 84

Disconnect air guide hose -1- at throttle valve control module -J338-.

Disconnect mass air flow (MAF) sensor -G70- electrical connector -3-.

Remove upper section of air filter housing -arrows-.

Remove filter element.

Pull off air guide cover -1-, disengage clips sideways to do so.

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Scheme 85

Unclip air duct -2-.

Remove lower section of air filter housing -arrows-.

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Scheme 86

Remove vacuum line -arrow- at variable intake manifold actuator.

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Scheme 87

Remove bolts -1- and -2- and remove vacuum actuator from intake manifold.

Disconnect electrical connector -arrow- at engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor -G62-.

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Scheme 88

Disconnect secondary air hose at position indicated by -arrow-.

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Scheme 89

Free up air hose at bracket.

Disconnect coolant hoses at positions indicated by -arrows-.

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Scheme 90

Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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Scheme 91

Pull transmission oil cooler coolant pipe bracket toward left.

Swing Secondary Air Injection (AIR) system hose bracket forward.

Remove bolt -arrow- at wiring harness bracket.

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Scheme 92
CAUTIONPress coolant pipe in direction of coolant pump using pry bar when removing coolant thermostat housing so that is not pulled off.

Remove coolant thermostat housing -2- while pressing coolant pipe -1- toward coolant pump with pry bar.

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Scheme 93

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following

Note. Replace seals.

Connect battery. Required procedures. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

Tightening Specifications

ComponentNm
Coolant Thermostat Housing to Engine10
Wiring Harness Bracket to Engine10
Air Filter Housing to Body10

COOLANT THERMOSTAT

Removing

Note. Drained coolant must be stored in a clean container for disposal or reuse.

Remove coolant thermostat housing. Refer to COOLANT THERMOSTAT HOUSING .

Remove bolts -arrows- and remove connecting pieces -1-.

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Scheme 94: COOLANT THERMOSTAT

Remove O-ring -3- with coolant thermostat -2- from coolant thermostat housing -1-.

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Scheme 95

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following

Note. Always replace gaskets and seals.

Clean O-ring sealing surfaces.

Insert coolant regulator.

  1. Installation position: Align breather valve -arrow- as shown in illustration.

Coat new O-ring -1- with coolant G12+.

Attach connecting pieces to coolant thermostat housing.

Install coolant thermostat housing. Refer to COOLANT THERMOSTAT HOUSING .

Tightening Specifications

ComponentNm
Connecting Pieces to Coolant Thermostat Housing10

COOLANT PIPE

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Locking Pin T10060 A

Removing

Note. Drained coolant must be stored in a clean container for disposal or reuse.

CAUTIONObserve safety precautions when disconnecting the battery. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

Remove tool formed insert under luggage compartment floor covering.

Remove cover -arrow- for battery compartment

Remove formed insert from over the battery.

With ignition switched off, disconnect Battery Ground (GND) cable -arrow-.

Remove coolant thermostat housing. Refer to COOLANT THERMOSTAT HOUSING .

Remove oil dipstick.

Note. Identify direction of ribbed belt travel with chalk or felt-tip pen. A reversed direction of rotation can cause damage to the belt under operating conditions.

Swing tensioning device in direction of -arrow- to relieve tension on the ribbed belt and then lock it in place using the T10060 A.

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Scheme 96

If equipped, remove vacuum hose -2- to air guide hose.

Disconnect air guide hose -1- at throttle valve control module -J338-.

Disconnect mass air flow (MAF) sensor -G70- electrical connector -3-.

Remove upper section of air filter housing -arrows-.

Remove filter element.

Pull off air guide cover -1-, disengage clips sideways to do so.

Unclip air duct -2-.

Remove lower section of air filter housing -arrows-.

Disconnect secondary air hose at position indicated by -arrow-.

Free up air hose to secondary air injection (AIR) pump.

Remove center noise insulation fasteners -1 to 3-.

Free up coolant hose at bottom on fan shroud.

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Scheme 97

Disconnect electrical connector -3- at secondary air injection (AIR) pump motor -V101- and free up electrical wiring.

On vehicles with DSG transmission, remove coolant pipe bracket -2- to transmission oil cooler.

Remove bolts -1-.

Loosen bolt -4- and remove Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump with bracket.

Disconnect electrical harness connector -1- for A/C clutch on A/C compressor and free up electrical wire.

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Scheme 98
WARNINGThe air conditioning refrigerant circuit must not be opened.

Remove bolts -arrow- for A/C compressor.

Securely tie the A/C compressor with connected coolant hoses at front on the longitudinal member.

Disengage for engine speed (RPM) sensor -G28- connector -arrow- from bracket on oil dipstick guide tube.

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Scheme 99

Remove bolt -3- and remove oil dipstick guide tube -2-.

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Scheme 100

Remove bolt -4- and remove vacuum reservoir -1- from intake manifold.

Lay vacuum reservoir aside with lines connected.

Disconnect electrical connector -3- at after-run coolant pump -V51- -2-.

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Scheme 101

Remove pump downward from rubber bracket loops. Spray rubber loops with silicone-free lubricant if necessary.

Remove after-run coolant pump -V51- bracket.

Unclip the wire harness retainer on the right from the coolant pipe.

Remove the wire harness on the left from the retainer on the coolant pipe.

Remove coolant hose to oil cooler at coolant pipe.

Remove coolant pipe from cylinder block.

Installing

Installation is in the reverse order of removal, note the following

Note. Replace O-rings.

Clean and/or smooth O-ring sealing surface in cylinder block before installing.

Coat new O-ring -1- with G12+ and slide onto coolant pipe -2-.

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Scheme 102

Slide coolant pipe into hole at cylinder block.

Install coolant thermostat housing. Refer to COOLANT THERMOSTAT HOUSING .

Install A/C compressor. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Install ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT .

Tightening Specifications

ComponentNm
Coolant Pump Bracket to Accessory Assembly Bracket10

AFTER-RUN COOLANT PUMP

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Hose Clamps Up to 25 mm Dia. 3094
  2. Hose Clamp Pliers V.A.G 1921
  3. Drip Tray for Workshop Crane VAS 6208

Removing

WARNINGRisk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant. When the engine is warm the cooling system is under pressure. Reduce pressure by covering coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and carefully opening.

Open cap of coolant expansion tank.

Remove center noise insulation fasteners -1 to 3-.

Free up coolant hose at bottom on fan shroud.

On vehicles with DSG transmission, remove coolant pipe bracket -2- to transmission oil cooler.

Note. Ignore pos. -1-, pos. -3- and item -4-.

Disconnect electrical connector -3- at after-run coolant pump -V51- -2-.

Remove after-run coolant pump -V51- downward from rubber bracket loops. Spray rubber loops with silicone-free lubricant if necessary.

Place VAS 6208 under engine.

Clamp off coolant hoses -1- and -4- with 3094 and remove from after-run coolant pump -V51-.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following

Tightening Specifications

ComponentNm
Coolant Hose Bracket to Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Pump Bracket10

RADIATOR

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Hose Clamp Pliers V.A.G 1921
  2. Drip Tray for Workshop Crane VAS 6208

Removing

Note. When assembled correctly, radiator and condenser can show slight impressions on fins. This is not damage. Radiators or condensers should not be replaced because of slight impressions like these.

WARNINGRisk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant. When the engine is warm the cooling system is under pressure. Reduce pressure by covering coolant reservoir cap with a cloth and carefully opening.

Open cap of coolant expansion tank.

Remove center noise insulation fasteners -1 to 3-.

Disconnect electrical connector -1- at Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor (on radiator) -G83-.

Place VAS 6208 under engine.

Turn drain plug -arrow- on radiator left, place assisting hose on supports if necessary.

Remove lower coolant hose -2- from radiator by removing retaining clamps.

Also remove lower coolant hose to after-run coolant pump -V51- -arrow- and allow remaining coolant to drain.

Remove front bumper cover. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Disconnect secondary air hose at position indicated by -arrow-.

Free up air hose to Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump.

Disconnect upper coolant hose -arrow- from radiator by removing retaining clip.

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Scheme 103

Remove fan shroud upper bolts -upper arrow-.

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Scheme 104

Free up coolant hose at bottom on fan shroud.

Disconnect electrical connector -3- at secondary air injection (AIR) pump motor -V101- and free up electrical wiring.

On vehicles with DSG transmission, remove coolant pipe bracket -2- to transmission oil cooler.

Remove bolts -1-.

Loosen bolt -4- and remove Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump with bracket.

Disconnect electrical harness connectors -1- for coolant fans at bottom on fan shroud.

Remove mounting bolts for fan shroud at bottom -bottom arrows-.

Pull out fan shroud downward with both fans.

Remove left and right air ducts from radiator.

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Scheme 105
WARNINGThe air conditioning refrigerant circuit must not be opened.

Note. To prevent damage to condenser and also to the refrigerant lines/hoses, ensure that the pipes and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent.

Remove condenser mounting bolts -2-.

Remove bolts -1- at radiator.

Swing radiator slightly toward rear.

Disengage radiator upward and remove downward.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following

Install the front bumper cover. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Install Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump. Refer to SECONDARY AIR INJECTION PUMP .

Tightening Specifications

ComponentNm
Radiator to Bracket5
Condenser to Radiator5
Fan Shroud to Radiator5

COOLANT FAN AND COOLANT FAN 2

Removing

Disconnect secondary air hose at position indicated by -arrow-.

Free up air hose to secondary air injection (AIR) pump.

Remove fan shroud upper bolts -upper arrow-.

Remove center noise insulation fasteners -1 to 3-.

Free up coolant hose at bottom on fan shroud.

Disconnect electrical connector -3- at secondary air injection (AIR) pump motor -V101- and free up electrical wiring.

On vehicles with DSG transmission, remove coolant pipe bracket -2- to transmission oil cooler.

Remove bolts -1-.

Loosen bolt -4- and remove secondary air injection (AIR) pump with bracket.

Disconnect electrical harness connectors -1- for coolant fans at bottom on fan shroud.

Remove mounting bolts for fan shroud at bottom -bottom arrows-.

Pull out fan shroud downward with both fans.

Separate the electrical connector -1-.

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Scheme 106

Free up the cables.

Remove nuts -arrows- and remove fans.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following

Check the correct position of the clamps -1- for the electrical wire leading to the radiator fans.

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Scheme 107
  1. The clamps must be installed as shown in the illustration.
  2. The clamps must be installed on the ribs in the recesses provided.
CAUTIONNot installing the clamps in the provided locations can damage the radiator.

Tightening Specifications

ComponentNm
Coolant Fan to Fan Shroud5
Fan Shroud to Radiator5

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Scheme 108: SPECIAL TOOLS

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Cooling System Tester V.A.G 1274 A
  2. Adapter V.A.G 1274/8
  3. Adapter V.A.G 1274/9

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Scheme 109

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Adapter V.A.G 1274/8
  2. Drip Tray For Workshop Crane VAS 6208
  3. Hose Clamp Pliers V.A.G 1921
  4. Cooling System Charge Unit VAS 6096 with VAS 6096/1
  5. Refractometer T10007

Scheme 110

Scheme 110

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Engine Support Bridge 10-222 A
  2. Shackle 10-222 A/12
  3. Water Pump Wrench V.A.G 1590
  4. Hose Clamp Pliers V.A.G 1921
  5. Drip Tray for Workshop Crane VAS 6208
  6. Locking Pin T10060 A

Scheme 111

Scheme 111

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Hose Clamps Up to 25 mm Dia. 3094
  2. Hose Clamp Pliers V.A.G 1921
  3. Drip Tray for Workshop Crane VAS 6208